Activated Protein C (APC) Resistance

Specimen:

Test Code

APCR

Specimen Name

Activated Protein C (APC) Resistance

Collect

2-Blue Top (Na Citrate)

Submit

1.5 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Plasma CRITICAL FROZEN

Special Handling

Transfer platelet-poor plasma to an standard transport tube. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Rejection Criteria

Serum. EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens.

Stability

Ambient 4 hours; Refrigerated Unacepptable; CRITICAL FROZEN 3 months

Methodology

Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection

Performed

Monday - Saturday

Reported

2-5 days

CPT Codes

  • 85307

Components

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  • Serum 
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