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General
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Clinical Use:
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Low plasminogen levels are found in patients with advanced liver disease and DIC. Rapid reduction of plasminogen levels also occurs during fibrinolytic therapy. Higher levels may occur following trauma, surgery, acute infections and myocardial infarction suggesting that plasminogen may act as an acute phase reactant. |
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Availability:
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As required. |
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Code:
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PLS |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send whole sample ambient.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Adult 55-145
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sodium Citrate-3.2% (BLUE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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If sample will not reach laboratory within 4 hours of collection, it must be double centrifuged, separated and frozen. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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4 hours ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Coagulation |
Haematology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8135 |
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Last Updated : 01-12-2020 11:42 |