Test Code LAB844 PROTEIN S, FUNCTIONAL (CLOT-BASED)
Method
Clot Based Assay
CPT(s)
Description | CPT Code |
Protein S Functional | 85303 |
Reference Range
Varies according to reagent lot, see report or call if needed.
Instrumentation
ACL Top
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.
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