ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0030116: Protein C & S Panel, Total, Antigen |
| Test Mnemonic: C/S TOTAL | |
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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 and hemolyzed specimens. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks *ExistStability> |
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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. Reference intervals listed are for normal adults. *ExistInterpData> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 85302 Protein C; 85305 Protein S |