Test Overview
Test Methodology

ELISA

Test Usage

As the primary mediator of endogenous fibrinolysis, elevated tPA levels are strongly associated with an increased risk of arterial vascular disease and have been shown to indicate risk of future myocardial infarction.

Reference Range *

<14.1 ng/mL

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

Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday
Analytic Time

3 - 9 days

Soft Order Code
MMLR
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo Wild 57 (ZW57) (Esoterix Coagulation 300125)
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in blue top (citrate) tube. Draw without tourniquet. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial and freeze.

    Normal Volume
    1 mL plasma
    Minimum Volume
    0.5 mL plasma
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by Esoterix Coagulation.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    85415
    NY State Approved
    No