Test directory: Protein C Resistance, Activated

Ordering Code 4568
Test Name Protein C Resistance, Activated
Alias APCR
Activated Protein C Resistance
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container Citrate, 3.2% (Lt. Blue)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions Draw 2 full Citrate tubes. Mix tubes well.
Handling Instructions Double spin coag plasma
Separate and freeze immediately
Do not THAW once specimen is frozen.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen: 60 Days
Rejection Criteria Ambient, Clotted, Grossly hemolyzed, Refrigerated
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 10 Days
Methodology RVTT Based Clot Assay
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Protein C Resistance, Activated ALL See report.