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Plasminogen Genetic Analysis

Order Code
630446
CPT
81479
Test Details
Synonyms

Aplasminogenemia, Dysplasminogenemia, Hypoplasminogenemia, Plasminogen Genetic Sequencing, Plasminogen Mutation Analysis

TAT

32 days

Methodology

Next-generation sequencing to identify genetic variants, including single nucleotide variants (SNVs), insertions, deletions and copy number variants (CNVs)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects mutations in the plasminogen gene. Used in hereditary angioedema and ligneous conjunctivitis.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood, Oral swab or extracted DNA (from Blood or oral swab only)

Volume

Whole blood: 4 mL, oral swab: 3 swabs, or extracted DNA.

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, OCD-100 DNA Genotek device only, extracted DNA

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Send specimen after collection From Sunday to Tuesday only

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature Blood: 5 days Swab: 60 days DNA: Ship after extraction
Order Code
630446
CPT
81479
Test Details
Synonyms

Aplasminogenemia, Dysplasminogenemia, Hypoplasminogenemia, Plasminogen Genetic Sequencing, Plasminogen Mutation Analysis

TAT

32 days

Methodology

Next-generation sequencing to identify genetic variants, including single nucleotide variants (SNVs), insertions, deletions and copy number variants (CNVs)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects mutations in the plasminogen gene. Used in hereditary angioedema and ligneous conjunctivitis.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood, Oral swab or extracted DNA (from Blood or oral swab only)

Volume

Whole blood: 4 mL, oral swab: 3 swabs, or extracted DNA.

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, OCD-100 DNA Genotek device only, extracted DNA

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Send specimen after collection From Sunday to Tuesday only

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature Blood: 5 days Swab: 60 days DNA: Ship after extraction