| Laboratory: | Hematology |
| Test Name: |
PROTEIN C ACTIVITY ASSAY - HSC - (P)
Test Code:
RASS
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| Clinical Information: |
Clinical Hematologist consult required prior to collection.
Test performed at: Health Sciences Centre Haemostasis Laboratory (Hematopathology). Performed as part of Hypercoagulability Profile and Random Assay Profile. Refer to Haemostasis requisition. |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
4 - Na Citrate 1.8mL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection
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| 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. |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
See Report.
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| Availability: |
By Prior Arrangement Only
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