Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor (PAI-1) Ag

Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor (PAI-1) Ag

Test Code

36555
85415
36555
85415
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Clinical Significance

Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor (PAI-1) Ag -

Increased activity is associated with increased risk of arterial thrombosis, such as with unexplained premature myocardial infarction. As an acute phase reactant, the activity is increased after an acute event. Studies suggest PAI-1 may be a prognostic marker in early stage breast cancer.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reference Range(s)

4-43 ng/mL

Alternative Name(s)

PAI-1

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reference Range(s)

4-43 ng/mL

Alternative Name(s)

PAI-1
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL frozen plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Unacceptable
  • Refrigerated: 2 hours
  • Frozen -20° C: 30 days
  • Frozen -70° C: 1 year

Reject Criteria

Received thawed • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL frozen plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube
0.5 mL
Transport tube
Frozen
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 2 hours
Frozen -20° C: 30 days
Frozen -70° C: 1 year
Received thawed • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

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