Protein C Antigen

Message

Collect a full tube, following standard venipuncture techniques.

Test Code

LAB8344 PTCAG

Alias/See Also

PTCAG

CPT Codes
85302

Includes

@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@

Instructions

Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Centrifuge light blue-top tube for 15 minutes at approximately 1500 g within 60 minutes of collection. Using a plastic pipette, remove plasma, taking care to avoid the WBC/platelet buffy layer and place into a plastic vial. Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet poor plasma into a new plastic vial. Plasma must be free of platelets (<10,000/mcL). Freeze immediatelyMinimum Testing Volume: 0.5 mL Platelet-poor plasma Transport Temperature: Frozen Stability: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated : N/A Frozen -20 C: 14 DaysFrozen -70 C: 30 DaysCauses for Rejection: Gross hemolysis

Report Available

6-Days

Clinical Significance

1230170940

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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