W416

Test CODE NAME

W416

Protein C, Total Antigen

Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 2-5 days
Specimen Required:

Collect: Lt. blue (sodium citrate) - 1,5 ml plasma.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer  platelet-poor plasma to a Standard Transport Tube. 

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: unacceptable ; Frozen: 1 week 

CPT Code(s): 85302