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Protein C – Functional, Plasma

Test ID: PROCF

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

Protein C - Activity; Protein C - Biological

Method

Clot Based

Platform

Stago S-TAR

Report Includes

Protein C - Functional

Specimens

Plasma (Na Citrate)

Clinical Utility

Testing for Protein C deficiency during an acute illness or anticoagulant therapy is not recommended.

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

4-Jan-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Plasma (Na Citrate)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Patient Preparation

Patient should not be on anticoagulant therapy

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Prepare platelet-poor specimen and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen

Stability

Frozen 2 weeks at ≤-20°C

Test Version

4-Jan-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Clot Based

Platform

Stago S-TAR

Turnaround Time

7 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Protein C - Functional U/mL
  • ≥18 y: 0.70 - 1.80

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

4-Jan-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
PROCF 64492PROTEIN C_CHROMOGENIC U/mL

Test Version

4-Jan-2024