Laboratory Medicine
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Plasminogen assay
Citrated Plasma
| Test | Plasminogen assay |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | |
| Profile | |
| Clinical Indication | Forms part of the fibrinolytic pathway converted to plasmin by activators which removes blood clots. A deficiency can result in a thrombotic tendency |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | Citrated Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 2 x 3mL (adult) 2 x 1mL (paed) (citrated plasma must be filled to bottle line) |
| Special Precautions | Please discuss with Consultant Haematologists in the first instance |
| Stability | 24 hrs |
| Turnaround Time | 28 days |
| Laboratory | Royal Hallamshire Hospital Sheffield |
| Reference Interval | Issued with final report |
| Limitations | Samples must be processed within 6 hrs of collection |
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