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2,500 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Protein C Antigen Test in UAE | 2500 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل مستضد بروتين سي في الإمارات | 2500 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
Executive Summary
- Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO 9001:2015 Certified Processing.
- Premium Logistics: Hospital-Grade Home Collection via ISO Certified Cold-Chain Home Collection and VIP Mobile Phlebotomy.
- Clinical Guidance: Complimentary Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance for result interpretation.
- Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
الملخص التنفيذي: يضمن هذا الاختبار دقة تشخيصية بنسبة 99.9% وفق معايير ISO 9001:2015، مع خدمة سحب منزلي عالية الجودة عبر سلسلة تبريد معتمدة، وإرشاد سريري هاتفي بعد النتائج.
Overview
The Protein C Antigen test quantitatively measures the amount of Protein C, a natural vitamin K‑dependent anticoagulant, to diagnose hereditary or acquired Protein C deficiency and assess thrombotic risk. يقيس اختبار مستضد بروتين سي كمية بروتين سي المضاد الطبيعي للتخثر لتشخيص نقصه الوراثي أو المكتسب وتقييم خطر الإصابة بالجلطات.
| Feature | Our Protein C Antigen Test | Functional Protein C Activity Assay |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Quantitative Immunoassay (ELISA) – directly measures antigen levels | Chromogenic or clotting‑based assay – measures activity only |
| Diagnostic Precision | 99.9% Sensitivity; distinguishes type I (quantitative) from type II (qualitative) deficiency when paired with activity test | May miss type II deficiency; influenced by interfering substances |
| Turnaround Time | 2–3 weeks (send‑out to reference lab) | Often 5–7 working days |
| Sample Requirement | 3 mL whole blood in sodium citrate (Blue Top); must be processed to platelet‑poor plasma and frozen if delayed | Similar sample, but less stringent pre‑analytical stability |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
« As a hematologist, I understand that abnormal coagulation results can cause anxiety. This precise Protein C antigen quantification provides essential data, but clinical correlation with personal and family history is mandatory. Please never alter your anticoagulant or hormone therapy without a scheduled consultation with your treating physician. »
— Dr. Prabhakar Reddy, DHA License: 61713011, Consultant Hematologist
Medication Warning
Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Abrupt cessation of anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin, apixaban) can precipitate life‑threatening thrombosis.
Exclusion Criteria & ER Red Flags
- This test is not indicated for acute thrombosis management; in case of sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, or unilateral leg swelling, proceed to the nearest Emergency Department immediately.
- Do not perform the test during an acute thromboembolic event or within 10 days of major surgery; Protein C is an acute‑phase reactant and may be falsely elevated.
- Patients with known lupus anticoagulant or receiving direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) should discuss timing with their hematologist, as results may be unreliable.
- Neonatal purpura fulminans warrants urgent pediatric hematology evaluation—do not wait for this outpatient test.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
Why is the Protein C Antigen test performed?
This test detects quantitative deficiency of Protein C, a key natural anticoagulant, to evaluate inherited or acquired thrombophilia risks. It is commonly ordered after unexplained venous thromboembolism (especially in young patients), recurrent miscarriage, or warfarin‑induced skin necrosis. In the UAE, it is also utilized in preventive health screenings for anti‑aging and fitness optimization under specialist supervision.
يُجرى هذا الاختبار للكشف عن النقص الكمي لبروتين سي، وهو مضاد تخثر طبيعي، لتقييم خطر التجلط الوراثي أو المكتسب، خاصة بعد الجلطات غير المبررة أو الإجهاض المتكرر.
What do abnormal Protein C antigen results mean?
Low Protein C antigen indicates a deficiency that increases the lifetime risk of venous thromboembolism by 5–10‑fold, particularly when combined with other genetic mutations. Mild deficiency (type I) is often hereditary, while acquired deficiency can result from liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, or DIC. Elevated levels are rarely concerning but may reflect an acute inflammatory state. Interpretation must be correlated with a functional Protein C activity and clinical context.
انخفاض مستضد بروتين سي يعني نقصاً يزيد خطر التجلط الوريدي بنسبة 5–10 أضعاف، وقد يكون وراثياً أو مكتسباً بسبب أمراض الكبد أو نقص فيتامين ك أو التخثر المنتشر داخل الأوعية.
Is home collection available and compliant with UAE regulations?
Yes, our ISO‑certified home collection service operates under Federal Decree‑Law No. 41 of 2024 and UAE PDPL, ensuring full data privacy and clinical integrity. Trained phlebotomists visit your home between 8 AM and 11 PM, collect the sample in the required Blue Top citrate tube, and immediately transport it at +2‑8°C to our central laboratory. For send‑out tests, plasma is prepared and frozen within 1 hour as per international coagulation guidelines. All patient data is handled in compliance with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law. To verify insurance coverage, contact our support line via WhatsApp.
خدمة السحب المنزلي متوافقة مع المرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم 41 لسنة 2024 وقانون حماية البيانات الشخصية الإماراتي، وتضمن النقل المبرد الفوري والسرية التامة.
الترخيص والاعتماد | Licenses & Accreditation
- Laboratory License: MOHAP 9834453
- ISO 9001:2015 Certification: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139
- Compliant with: Federal Decree‑Law No. 41 of 2024 (Article 87), CDS Law 2026 (Minors Protection), UAE PDPL
- Home Collection Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM, 7 days a week
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