Back to Test Directory5789 : Protein S Antigen Total
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
PROTEIN S AG.,TOTAL
Methodology:
Colorimetry
Clinical Utility:
Investigate a possible excessive clotting (hypercoagulable) disorder and/or to help diagnose the cause of an inappropriate blood clot such as deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or a venous thromboembolism (VTE).
ORDERING:
Test Code:
5789-3
Turnaround Time:
5 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
1 mL Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliquot Plasma-Citrated-Blue Top | 1 | STRICT Frozen | 30 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
ALQC: Collect full blue-top (citrated) tube. Centrifuge Blue-top at high speed for 15 minutes. Transfer plasma into plastic transfer tube. Label with date/time collected, PLASMA and patient's name.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: Collect full blue-top (citrated) tube. Centrifuge Blue-top at high speed for 15 minutes. Transfer plasma into plastic transfer tube. Label with date/time collected, PLASMA, patient's name and freeze.
Storage/Transport Instruction: Critical frozen
Storage/Transport Instruction: Critical frozen
Billing:
CPT Codes:
85305 x 1
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CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only. Accuracy of CPT presented should be validated prior to consideration for billing.
CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.
