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Test & Collection Guide

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Protein S

Alternate names:
PS
Laboratory:
Coagulation
Test Code:
PROTSF
Specimen types:
Plasma
Container types:
Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Fill to label marker and mix by inversion

Do not use 1 ml citrate tubes.

Samples must be transported to laboratory immediately. ( Within a maximun of 4 hours from collection time)

1 x 3.5 mL citrate tubes sufficient for Protein C, Protein S and Antithrombin 3.

Minimum Adult Volume:
3.5 mL
Notes:

Results not valid if patient receiving warfarin therapy or with acute thrombotic event

Warfarin falsely lowers Protein S level.

Fill to label marker and mix by inversion

Do not use 1 ml citrate tubes.

1 x 3.5 mL citrate tubes sufficient for Protein C, Protein S and Antithrombin 3.

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
2 weeks
Reference Interval:

Protein S Free                  50-134 %

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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