PROTEIN C, FUNCTIONAL
| This assay should be used as the initial test for evaluating patients suspected of Congenital Protein C deficiency including those with family history of thrombotic events. It also helps to identify decreased Functional Protein C of acquired origin e.g. due to oral anticoagulant effect, Vitamin K deficiency, Liver disease or DIC |
Pre-test Information : Overnight fasting is preferred. It is recommended that patient discontinues Heparin for 1 day and Oral Anticoagulants for 7 days prior to sampling as these drugs may affect test results. Discontinuation should be with prior consent from the treating Physician |
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Report Delivery : Same day |
PROTEIN C, FUNCTIONAL
| Test Code | P-33 |
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| Test Description | **PROTEIN C, FUNCTIONAL |
| Clinical Category | Coagulation disorders |
| Sample | 3 mL Whole blood in 1 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube |
| Method/Technology | ELISA |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |