Test directory: Protein S Antigen, Total

Ordering Code 119
Test Name Protein S Antigen, Total
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container Citrate, 3.2% (Lt Blue)
Other Specimen/Container None
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions Draw full tube
Avoid hemolysis.
Handling Instructions Double centrifuge coag plasma
Separate and freeze immediately.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Rejection Criteria Ambient, Hemolyzed, Refrigerated, Thawed, Under filled tube,
Over filled tube
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 5 Days
Methodology Immunoturbidimetric
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Protein S Antigen, Total ALL See report.