Protein S Antigen, Total

Message
Collect a full tube, following standard venipuncture techniques.


Test Code
LAB493 PRSTA


Alias/See Also
PRSTA


CPT Codes
85305

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: 30 Days Causes for Rejection: Hemolysis Received room temperature Received Refrigerated Received thawed


Report Available
3-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170800



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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