Protein c antigen test Shankar-road

PROTEIN C ANTIGEN TEST

DESCRIPTION – protein C helps control blood clotting. A lack of this protein or a problem with the function of this protein may cause blood clots to form in veins. The test is also used to screen relatives of people who are known to have protein C deficiency. It may also be done to find the reason for repeated miscarriages

METHODOLOGY – enzyme immunoassay

TURN AROUND TIME – 1-2 days

SPECIMEN REQUIERED –

COLLECT – Lt. blue (sodium citrate)

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – transfer 2 ml platelet poor plasma to transport tube

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – critical frozen

STABILITY – ambient: 4 hours; frozen: 3 months (-20 degrees C) and 6 months (-70 degrees C)

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION – serum, EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory