PROTEIN C

Message
SENDOUT/DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK


Test Code
PROTEIN C


Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Minimum Volume
4.5mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 NA CITRATE(LIGHT BLUE) TOP TUBE, SPIN DOWN TWICE, SEPARATE INTO PLASTIC TUBE, AND FREEZE IMMEDIATELY IN -20 FREEZER. DHMC WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY PARTIALLY THAWED OUT SPECIMENS.


Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE


Transport Temperature
STRICT FROZEN


Specimen Stability
4 HOURS


Performing Laboratory
DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER HEMATOLOGY 1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE LEBANON, NH 03766

Additional Information
PROTEIN C ASSAY


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.