ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0030112: Protein S, Total Antigen |
| Test Mnemonic: PROT S | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Microlatex Particle-Mediated Immunoassay
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-2 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 5 mL lt. blue (sodium citrate). Refer to the Hemostasis/Thrombosis Specimens section in the front of this User's Guide for specimen collection instructions.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 2 mL platelet-poor plasma, frozen. (Min: 1 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1 mL platelet-poor plasma, frozen. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Hemolyzed specimens. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks *ExistStability> |
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#ExistRefRange> 1-4 days: 12-60% 5-29 days: 22-78% 30-89 days: 33-93% 90-179 days: 54-118% 180-364 days: 55-119% 1-5 years: 54-118% 6-10 years: 41-114% 11 years and older: Females: 63-126%; Males: 84-134% *ExistRefRange> |
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#ExistInterpData>
Patients on oral anticoagulants may have decreased values. Patients should be off oral anticoagulant therapy for two weeks for accurate measurement of protein C/S levels.
*ExistInterpData> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 85305 |