Test directory: Protein C Resistance, Activated

Ordering Code4568
Test NameProtein C Resistance, Activated
AliasAPCR
Activated Protein C Resistance
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Preferred ContainerCitrate, 3.2% (Lt. Blue)
Optimum Volume2 mL
Collection InstructionsDraw 2 full Citrate tubes. Mix tubes well.
Handling InstructionsDouble spin coag plasma
Separate and freeze immediately
Do not THAW once specimen is frozen.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen: 60 Days
Rejection CriteriaAmbient, Clotted, Grossly hemolyzed, Refrigerated
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time10 Days
MethodologyRVTT Based Clot Assay
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Protein C Resistance, ActivatedALLSee report.