Alpha -2- Antiplasmin
Alpha -2- Antiplasmin is an inhibitor of the fibrinolytic pathway. A deficiency can cause clots to break down too quickly and lead to bleeding episodes.
| Tube | 05 (CP) - Citrate |
|---|---|
| ID | 12723 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | Also known as Plasmin Inhibitor. |
| Turn Around | 10 days |
| Send to | Specialist Coagulation Chancellor / Lincoln Wing Link Corridor Pathology Block 32 St James University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF |
| Contact | https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology-2/specialist-laboratory-medicine-slm/specialist-coagulation/?stage=Stage |
| Collection Con | Samples must be processed within 6 hours of being taken. Citrated Plasma. 2 correctly filled adult (3.5ml) or 2x2ml paediatric citrate samples are required |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range (Male) | 0.8 - 1.12 |
| Ref. Range (Female) | 0.8 - 1.12 |
| Ref. Range (Paed) | 0.8 - 1.12 |
| Ref. Range Notes | Critical telephone values: Alpha-2-antiplasmin less than 0.7iu/Ml |
| Units | iu/mL |
| IP Acute TAT | Contact laboratory |
| IP Routine TAT | 10 days |
| Telepath | A2APJ |
| ICE Codes | LA2AP |
