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HelpTest Code FPAIG Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1, 4G/5G Genotyping (PAI-1 Polymorphism)
Method Name
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) technologies.
Reporting Name
PAI-1 Gene PolymorphismSpecimen Type
Whole bloodSpecimen Required
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Preferred: EDTA
Acceptable: ACD (Yellow top)
Specimen volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw 5 mL whole blood in a lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD) tube. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.00 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | Refrigerated (preferred) | 8 days |
| Ambient | 8 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icteric | NA |
| Other | NA |
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday, Saturday
Report Available
7-14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Esoterix CoagulationCPT Code Information
81400
Forms
New York Clients - Informed consent is required. Please document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. An Informed Consent for Genetic Testing is available in Special Instructions.