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HelpTest Code LAB12442 Protein C Antigen
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
PCAG
Collection Requirements
Draw blood in a light blue 3.2% sodium citrate tube. See appendices for coagulation test collection instructions.
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Blue 2.7 mL (Citrate)
Transport
Plasma frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
CRITICAL FROZEN.
Send 1.0 mL plasma in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Separate samples should be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 1 month
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
72-160%
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Tuesday and Thursday
Reported
6 Days
CPT Codes
85302
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed samples, thawed samples