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

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

  • Serum 
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