Protein C - Activity; Protein C - Biological
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Protein C – Functional, Plasma
Test ID: PROCF
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
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 |
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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 | |
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| Protein C - Functional | U/mL |
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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