Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Plasminogen

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

PLASMI

Specimen types:

Plasma

Container types:

Sodium Citrate

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Do not use 1 ml citrate tubes.

Fill tube to label and mix by inversion

Minimum Adult Volume:

3.5 mL

Notes:

Not covered by HIC. Out of pocket expense to paitient. Approximate cost $50.00 per test

Frequency:

Fortnightly

Result Turnaround Time:

8 weeks

Reference Interval:

Plasminogen: 75 - 140%

Laboratory Use Only

Storage Instructions:

Specimens for Plasminogen assays kept at room temperature, should be centrifuged and tested within 4 hours of time of collection.

If testing is not complete within 4 hours, plasma should be removed from the cells (2 X 1 mL Eppendorf tubes) and frozen at -20 C for up to 2 weeks or -70 C for up to 6 months.

A frost-free freezer should not be used.

External Laboratory:

Monash Pathology

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