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Procedure Name:Activated Protein C Resistance
Ulticare Name:Activ Prot C-Resist
 
Testing Info:
Testing LocationSpecimen TypeCollection ContainerOptional ContainerPreferred VolumeMinimum Volume
HematologyPlasmaBlue TopNone5 mL2 mL

Specimen Processing:
Spec. TypeOptimal VolumeMinimum VolumeProcessing InfoStorage InfoSample StabilityShipping InstructionsReference Lab Setup
Plasma2 mL0.5 mLNo Hemolysis. No special processing required.Frozen Frozen 

Reference Ranges:
ParameterSexPatient AgeReference Range
Activated Protein C Resistance  <1.8 Positive Ratio
Activated Protein C Resistance  > or = 1.8 Negative Ratio

L / CPT Codes:
Lab Service Code(s)/(Qty):CPT Code(s):
0404L5202(1)85307

Additional Details:
Collection Instructions:Specimens must be received in Hematology within 3 hours of collection. All samples must be collected in 3.2% Sodium Citrate Blue Top Tubes.
Test Availability: Tuesday and Thursday 1st shift
Interpretive Info:Results of the APC Resistance Assay should not be used in and of itself for the diagnosis and or treatment of patient.

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