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HelpTest Code LAB290 PROTEIN C, FUNCTIONAL (CLOT-BASED)
Method
Clot Based Assay
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Protein C Functional | 85303 |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| Blue Top Tube | Plasma | * | To fill line | 2. mL plasma | 1 mL plasma | 6 months |
*Refer to Coagulation Specimen Handling before collection. Submit 1 × 1.0 mL frozen plasma aliquots for this test. Draw blood in light blue top tube(s). Spin down, remove plasma, spin plasma again and place citrate platelet-poor plasma in required number of plastic vials (Glass vials cannot be accepted.) Freeze specimen at less than or equal to minus 40° C if possible. Send specimen frozen on dry ice. Each coagulation assay requested should have its own vial.
Reference Range
Varies according to reagent lot, see report or call if needed.
Instrumentation
ACL Top
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Wednesday / Same day / Not available STAT
Section
Coagulation
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes