Laboratory: Hematology
Test Name:
ACTIVATED PROTEIN C RESISTANCE ASSAY - HSC - (P)
Test Code: RASS
Clinical Information:
Clinical Hematologist Consult Required prior to collection.
Performed at HSC Haemostasis Laboratory (Hematopathology).
Performed as part of Hypercoagulability Profile or Random Assay Profile.  Refer to Haemostasis Requisition.
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Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:


Plasma: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 1.0 mL

If approved, spin sample once.  Aliquot sample into another tube. Spin sample again and aliquot the sample into another tube.  Freeze sample at -20°C; then ship to HSC.  If sample is urgent, send sample immediately without spinning down.
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
See Report.
Availability:
By Prior Arrangement Only
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