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Protein C Activity
Test CodePROTCACT
Alias/See Also
Performed at SQL, Test Code 5157
CPT Codes
85303
Preferred Specimen
2.7 mL full light blue-top (3.2% Na citrate) tube.
Centrifuge within 4 hours of collection following the double spin process to produce platelet poor plasma.
REQUIRED - Aliquot platelet poor plasma into 2 separate transport vials: 1.0 mL into one vial and 0.5 mL into a second vial.
Immediately freeze vials in upright position for transportation to SQL.
If other coagulation tests are ordered, freeze a minimum of three plastic vials.
Place in a specimen bag with a frozen label applied.
Centrifuge within 4 hours of collection following the double spin process to produce platelet poor plasma.
REQUIRED - Aliquot platelet poor plasma into 2 separate transport vials: 1.0 mL into one vial and 0.5 mL into a second vial.
Immediately freeze vials in upright position for transportation to SQL.
If other coagulation tests are ordered, freeze a minimum of three plastic vials.
Place in a specimen bag with a frozen label applied.
Instructions
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.
Additional Information
Protein C Activity
