Protein S Total - SDL

Test Information

Name: Protein S Total

Code: N2002-QD

Sample Type: Plasma

Turnaround Time (TAT): 27 days

Preparation & Notes

1 mL frozen plasma collected in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube. Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a light blue-top tube containing 3.2% sodium citrate, mix gently by inverting 3-4 times. Centrifuge 15 minutes at 1500 g within one hour of collection. Using a plastic pipette, remove plasma, taking care to avoid the WBC/platelet buffy layer and place into a plastic vial. Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet-poor plasma into a new plastic vial(s). Plasma must be free of platelets (<10,000/uL). Freeze immediately and transport on dry ice. stability Frozen -20° C: 30 days and Frozen -70° C: 1 year