Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor (PAI-1) Antigen
Order Code:
PAI1
Test Summary
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.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Refer to Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Directory of Services under Specimen Collection section, Coagulation Testing for further information on specimen processing.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 2 hours
- Frozen: -20°C: 3 days
- Frozen -70°C: 1 year
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received refrigerated
Order Code
PAI1
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB680
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 85415
Billing Code
- 670382
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
4-43 ng/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday; Report available: 4 - 11 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Refer to Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Directory of Services under Specimen Collection section, Coagulation Testing for further information on specimen processing.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 2 hours
- Frozen: -20°C: 3 days
- Frozen -70°C: 1 year
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received refrigerated
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
4-43 ng/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday; Report available: 4 - 11 days