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HelpTest ID BLOD0988 Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 4G/5G Genotyping
AKA
PAI-1 4G/5G Polymorphism
PAI-1 (Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1)
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole blood (preferred)
Dark Green top (Sodium heparin w/out gel) tube - Whole blood
Dark Green top (Lithium heparin w/out gel) tube - Whole blood
Yellow top (ACD-A or ACD-B) tube - Whole blood
NOTE: Submit the required Quest Informed Consent for Genetic Testing with the specimen if the ordering medical facility is located in the following states:
AK, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, OR, SD or VT.
Test is affected by gross hemolysis but is not affected by lipemia.
Performed Test Frequency
Wednesday and Saturday
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly forwards to Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, San Juan Capistrano
CPT
81400
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 5.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 3.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 8 days | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 8 days | |
| Frozen | Not acceptable |
Report Available
7-11 days
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 5618 | Plasminogen ACT Inhib |
| 8664 | Plasminogen ACT Interpretation |