Protein C, Functional with Reflex to Protein C, Total Antigen
:0030041
Mnemonic: PROT CF R
Methodology:
Clotting/Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed:
Sun-Sat
Reported:
1-5 days
Specimen Required:
Collect: One 5 mL lt. blue (sodium citrate). Refer to the Hemostasis/Thrombosis Specimens section in the front of this Laboratory Test Directory for specimen collection instructions.
Storage/Transport Temperature: 2 mL platelet-poor plasma, frozen. (Min: 1 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Remarks:CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Nonfrozen or hemolyzed specimens. Anticoagulants other than citrate.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s):
85303 Protein C Functional; if reflexed add 85302 Protein C, Total Antigen