Test directory: Protein S Antigen, Total

Ordering Code119
Test NameProtein S Antigen, Total
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Preferred ContainerCitrate, 3.2% (Lt Blue)
Other Specimen/ContainerNone
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsDraw full tube
Avoid hemolysis.
Handling InstructionsDouble centrifuge coag plasma
Separate and freeze immediately.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Rejection CriteriaAmbient, Hemolyzed, Refrigerated, Thawed, Under filled tube,
Over filled tube
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 5 Days
MethodologyImmunoturbidimetric
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Protein S Antigen, TotalALLSee report.