- YPSACT
Protein S Free, Antigen
Specimen:
Test Code
YPSACT
Specimen Name
Protein S Free, Antigen
Collect
2-Blue Top (Na Citrate)
Submit
1.5 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Plasma CRITICAL FROZEN
Special Handling
Transfer 1.5 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
Microlatex Particle-Mediated Immunoassay
Performed
Monday- Saturday
Reported
3-5 days
CPT Codes
- 85306
Components
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Additional Information
Recommended test to detect protein S deficiency. Do not order if individual has been on warfarin therapy in the previous 2-4 weeks.
https://www.aruplab.com/Specimen-Handling/SpecialSpecimenCollection/Hemostasis-Thrombosis.pdf
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