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Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1, PAI-1 (SERPINE1) Genotyping (2004980)

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Fluorescence Monitoring

Synonyms

FACV; PAI; PAI-1; Plasminogen Activator; PT PCR; SERPINE1; Thrombotic Risk Panel

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

ARUP

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday and Thursday

Standard TAT

7-10 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-3 mL Whole Blood

Container Type

EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube

Collection Instructions

Whole Blood collected in an ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Room Temp-OK/Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 3 Days; Refrigerated: 1 Week (preferred); Frozen: 1 Month

Rejection Criteria

Frozen specimens in glass collection tubes

Test Volume Required

3 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL Whole Blood

Processing Instructions

Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Send with daily Apollo Courier.

Comments

Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.