- YSAGR
Protein S, Total Antigen
Specimen:
Test Code
YSAGR
Specimen Name
Protein S, Total Antigen
Collect
2-Blue Top (Na Citrate)
Submit
1.5 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Plasma 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
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
3-5 days
CPT Codes
- 85305
Components
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Additional Information
Not recommended for detecting protein S deficiency; preferred test is Protein S Free, Antigen. Use to subtype deficiency in known protein S-deficient individuals in combination with Protein S Free, Antigen, or Protein S, Functional. 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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