Alert

Protein S Activity

Tube Tube = Light Blue Top

Tube Type

Test ID LAB491
EPIC Order PROTEIN S ACTIVITY
CPT Code(s) 85305
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Special Coagulation
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 3.0 mL blood/1 light blue top tube; see important Comments
Stability Unspun - 4 hrs
Room Temp - 4 hrs
Refrigerated - NO
Frozen - 6 months
Availability Routine: 2 runs/week: Monday and Thursday
Turnaround Time 3-5 Business Days
Internal Reference Testing
& Outreach Handling Instructions		 Platelet poor plasma (double spun). Aliquot and freeze within 4 hours.
Reference Range Normal: 64-147% of Normal
Comments Deliver Immediately
Heparin >1U/mL or Coumadin Interferes with Assay

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 15, 2023

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514