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Protein C Antigen (4948X)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Synonyms

Protein C Ag

Specimen Type

Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano

Epic ID

LAB01040

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday; A.M.

Standard TAT

1 Day

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1.8-2.7 mL Blood

Container Type

Light Blue (Sodium Citrate)

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 Year

Test Volume Required

1 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Platelet-Poor Plasma

Processing Instructions

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 send frozen.