Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
PC Antigen; Antigen, Protein C; Protein C
Plasma
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
LAB01040
Daily
1-4 Days
(one) 1.8 mL or (one) 2.7 mL Blood
Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)
Please submit a separate, frozen vial for each special coagulation assay ordered. Draw blood in a light blue-top tube containing 3.2% sodium citrate, mix gently by inverting 3-4 times.
Frozen-Only
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 30 Days
Received room temperature; Received refrigerated; Gross hemolysis
1 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma
0.5 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma
Centrifuge 15 minutes at 1500 g within one hour of collection. Using a plastic pipette, remove plasma, taking care to avoid the WBC/platelet buffy layer and place into a plastic vial. Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet-poor plasma into a new plastic vial(s). Freeze immediately and transport frozen.
85302
5/29/24
SA