ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0030127: APC Resistance Profile |
| Test Mnemonic: APC RST | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Clotting
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-4 days *ExistReported> |
| Specimen Required: | |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 5 mL lt. blue (sodium citrate). (Min: 3 mL) Refer to the Hemostasis/Thrombosis Specimens section in the front of this User's Guide for specimen collection instructions.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1.5 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. Nonfrozen or hemolyzed specimen. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> Greater than 0.61 *ExistRefRange> |
| Interpretive Data: | |
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#ExistInterpData>
Ratios less than or equal to 0.61 suggest APC resistance. This method uses factor V deficient plasma; therefore, APC resistance due to a nonfactor V mutation will not be detected. Extreme factor V deficiency may cause abnormal ratio.
*ExistInterpData> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 85307 |