PROTEIN C ANTIGEN
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | (RPTC) |
| Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (light blue top tube). Patient should avoid Coumadin therapy for 2 weeks before draw and heparin therapy for 2 days prior to draw. |
| Minimum Volume: | 3 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Centrifuge, remove plasma, freeze immediately. Min 1 mL plasma. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 85302 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |