Test Details

Mnemonic

AL2PS

Ordering Code

3800009

CPT-4 Code(s)

85410

Specimen Information

Collect

Light blue sodium citrate

Specimen Preparation

Follow coagulation test collection methods in appendices. Send 1.0 mL plasma in a screw capped plastic vial. CRITICAL FROZEN.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Critical frozen

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia

Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 14 days

Methodology

Chromogenic
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Reference Range

Adults: 80 - 140%
Normal, full-term and premature infants may have mildly decreased levels (≥50%) which reach adult levels within ≤90 days postnatal.
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Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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