Test Overview
Clinical Utility
Testing for Protein C deficiency during an acute illness or anticoagulant therapy is not recommended.
Method
Clot-based Assay
Analytical Platform
Stago S-TAR
Result Included
Protein C - Functional
Aliases/Synonyms
Protein C - Activity; Protein C - Biological
Specimen
Specimen Type
Plasma (Na Citrate)Volume
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 |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Protein C - FunctionalU/mL≥18 y: 0.70 - 1.80
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROCF | PROTEIN C_CHROMOGENIC | 64492 | U/mL |
Test Version
Last Updated
2024-01-04