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General
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Clinical Use:
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Protein C is a Vitamin K dependent protein which plays an important role in the anticoagulant mechanism. A decrease in levels is a risk factor for thromboembolism.
Protein C levels are affected by oral anticoagulants. Testing should be done at least 2 weeks post-cessation of warfarin therapy. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| PC, |
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Code:
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PROTC |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send whole sample ambient.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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0 - 5d, 17 - 53
6 - 30d, 20 - 64
31 - 90d, 21 - 65
91d - 5m, 28 - 80
6m, 37 - 81
7m - Adult, 70 - 150
Protein C levels may be reduced while patient is on oral anticoagulants.
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sodium Citrate-3.2% (BLUE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2.7mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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If sample will not reach laboratory within 4 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged, separated and frozen. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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500uL |
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Stability:
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4 hours ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Coagulation |
Haematology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8135 |
| Coagulation |
Haematology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4006 |
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Last Updated : 27-10-2020 21:41 |