- YCAG
Protein C, Total Antigen
Specimen:
Test Code
YCAG
Specimen Name
Protein C, Total Antigen
Collect
2-Blue Top (Na-Citrate)
Submit
2 mL (Min: 1 mL) Plasma CRITICAL FROZEN
Special Handling
Transfer 2 mL platelet-poor plasma to a standard transport tube
Rejection Criteria
Serum. EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
Stability
Ambient 4 hours; Refrigerated Unacceptable; Frozen 3 months
Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
3-5 days
CPT Codes
- 85302
Components
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Additional Information
Not recommended for detecting protein C deficiency; preferred test is Protein C, Functional. Use to subtype deficiency in known protein C-deficient individuals. Do not order if individual has been on warfarin therapy in the previous 2-4 weeks.
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Common Lab Definitions
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