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Epic EAP: LAB493
Epic Description: PROTEIN S ANTIGEN, TOTAL
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Light Blue, Sodium Citrate |
2.7 mL | 2.7 mL |
Specimen Stability
1 month frozen
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into a plastic vial and freeze.
Transport specimen frozen on dry ice. Testing cannot be performed on a sample that has been thawed and refrozen.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: PSAG
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=PROTEIN+S+ANTIGEN
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3-5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into a plastic vial and freeze.
CPT Code Information
85305