Test Overview
Test Methodology

Chromogenic

Test Usage

Used to identify and quantitate a plasminogen defect or deficiency in those patients subject to recurrent venous thrombosis or pulmonary emboli.

Reference Range *

75 - 140%

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Limitations

Reduced plasminogen levels occur in patients receiving thrombolytic therapy.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

3 days

Soft Order Code
MPSGN
MiChart Code
Plasminogen Activity
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo PSGN
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in a blue top (citrate 3.2%) tube. Mix by inversion. Specimen should arrive at lab within 3 hours of collection; transport at room temperature. Alternatively, centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial, and freeze the specimen within 4 hours of collection. Transport frozen specimen on dry ice. Collection of the blood through lines that have been previously flushed with heparin should be avoided. If the blood must be drawn through a VAD (vascular access device), the line should be flushed with 5 mL of saline and the first 5 mL of blood or six dead space volumes of the VAD discarded.

    Normal Volume
    Full 2.7mL tube or 1mL plasma aliquot
    Minimum Volume
    Full 1.8mL tube or 1mL plasma aliquot
    Storage Temperature
    Room temperature for whole blood or frozen aliquot of citrated plasma
    Rejection Criteria
    Specimens will be rejected if not properly filled, clotted, grossly hemolyzed, or contaminated with heparin.
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    85420
    Fee Code
    AB160
    NY State Approved
    No