Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) Antigen
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Methodology: | ELISA | ||
| CPT Codes: | 85415 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2-7 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.7 mL (in 3 mL tube) - filled to fill line on the tube |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.8 mL (in 2 mL tube) - filled to fill line on the tube |
| Container: | Blue Na Citrate, 3.2% - fill to fill line on tube |
| Collection Instructions: | Collect without tourniquet. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Minimum volume does not allow for repeat analysis. Store frozen. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship frozen on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Esoterix) |
| Referral Lab number: | 500029 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | <18 y: Use published ranges 18-60 y: <14.1 ng/mL |
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