Protein C
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Synonym/Acronym:
Protein C activity or protein C functional; protein C antigen.
Rationale
To assess coagulation function and assist in diagnosis of disorders such as thrombosis related to protein C deficiency.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, or activity restrictions unless by medical direction. Patients should discontinue warfarin therapy for 2 wk prior to specimen collection, as ordered. Specimen collection should not be performed sooner than 10 days following a thrombotic or clotting event.
Normal Findings
Protein C Activity or Functional Protein C (Method: Clot Detection) | Protein C Antigen (Method: Enzyme Immunoassay) |
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70%–170% | 70%–140% |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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Synonym/Acronym:
Protein C activity or protein C functional; protein C antigen.
Rationale
To assess coagulation function and assist in diagnosis of disorders such as thrombosis related to protein C deficiency.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, or activity restrictions unless by medical direction. Patients should discontinue warfarin therapy for 2 wk prior to specimen collection, as ordered. Specimen collection should not be performed sooner than 10 days following a thrombotic or clotting event.
Normal Findings
Protein C Activity or Functional Protein C (Method: Clot Detection) | Protein C Antigen (Method: Enzyme Immunoassay) |
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70%–170% | 70%–140% |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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