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Lab Test Dictionary

Protein S Antigen, Total (5165)

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetric


Synonyms

Protein S Ag, Total

Specimen Type

Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB01042

Lab Test Days

Monday, Wednesday, Friday; A.M.


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: 30 Days

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; Received room temp; Received refrigerated; Received thawed

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 1 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.


CPT Codes

85305


Revised

02-20-17

Initials

SL