Plasminogen
Clinical Background:
Plasminogen is an abundant plasma protein that exists in various zymogenic forms. Plasmin, the proteolytically active form of plasminogen, is known for its essential role in fibrinolysis.
Plasminogen is an abundant plasma protein that exists in various zymogenic forms. Plasmin, the proteolytically active form of plasminogen, is known for its essential role in fibrinolysis.
Test Details
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Specimen Container Adult:
Light blue - sodium citrate
Light blue - sodium citrate
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Light blue - sodium citrate
Light blue - sodium citrate
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Minimum Volume Adult:
2.7mL
2.7mL
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
1.3 ml
1.3 ml
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Special Requirement:
Tube must be correctly filled to line, to ensure correct ratio of blood to anticoagulant, ensure adequate mixing.
Tube must be correctly filled to line, to ensure correct ratio of blood to anticoagulant, ensure adequate mixing.
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Quality Assurance:
UK NEQAS Blood Coagulation
UK NEQAS Blood Coagulation
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Routine Contact Name:
RVI or Freeman Section Leaders
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Routine Telephone:
RVI: 0191 2820332, Freeman: 0191 2231195
RVI: 0191 2820332, Freeman: 0191 2231195
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Specialist Contact Name:
Haematology and Haemostasis Healthcare Scientist
Haematology and Haemostasis Healthcare Scientist
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Specialist Telephone:
0191 2139758
0191 2139758
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Specialist Email:
alison.brown93@nhs.net
alison.brown93@nhs.net