Protein C Activity (MAYO)

Test Code
1230100469


Alias/See Also
LAB489: Protein C Activity
LAB7322: Hypercoaguable Profile | MAYO EAP: CFX | PROTEIN C, FUNCTIONAL, PLASMA


CPT Codes
85303x1

Preferred Specimen
MAYO LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Frozen) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
Adults: 2.7 mL in Na Citrate (Light blue tube) *Pediatric minimum: 2.7 mL in Na Citrate (Light blue tube)*


Transport Temperature
PREFERRED SPECIMEN: 1 COAG BLUE TUBE Draw blood in a light blue-top (citrate) tube(s). Spin down, remove plasma, spin plasma again, and place 1 mL of platelet-poor plasma into a plastic vial (Glass vial is not acceptable.) Notes: 1. Double-centrifuged specimens are critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results. 2. Freeze specimens immediately at < or = -40 degrees C, if possible. Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL Specimen Transport Temperature: Frozen (Refrigerated: NO; Ambient: NO)


Report Available
MAYO LAB
STAT: 7200 min
Routine: 7200 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 7200 min
Life or Death: 7200 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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