Protein S, Total Antigen PRSAG
Method(s) | Microlatex Particle - Mediated Immunoassay |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | One light blue (sodium citrate) top tube. See Collection and Processing of Coagulation Specimens information (link below). |
Transport | CRITICAL FROZEN. 1.5 mL platelet-poor plasma, frozen. (Min: 1 mL) |
Stability | Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months |
Unacceptable Conditions | Serum, EDTA plasma, hemolyzed specimens |
Schedule | Daily |
Billing Code | 5010214 |
CPTCode | 85305 |
Notes | Frozen plasma is specimen of choice; however, samples that have been maintained at 2-8°C for 24 hours or less will be accepted. |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
1 - 4 days: 12 - 60% |