PROTEIN C FUNCTIONAL Test
Cost: AED 930.0
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Test Details:
The Protein C Functional Test is a laboratory test that measures the activity of protein C in the blood. Protein C is a natural anticoagulant protein that helps regulate blood clotting. The test is used to evaluate the risk of developing abnormal blood clotting disorders, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism.
It is also used to monitor the effectiveness of anticoagulant therapy, such as warfarin, in patients with known clotting disorders.
During the test, a blood sample is collected from the patient and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The laboratory measures the activity of protein C by adding a substance that activates the protein and measuring the time it takes for the blood to clot.
A normal protein C activity level is typically between 70-140% of the average activity level. If the protein C activity is lower than normal, it may indicate a higher risk of blood clotting disorders. Conversely, if the protein C activity is higher than normal, it may indicate a lower risk of blood clotting disorders.
It is important to note that the Protein C Functional Test is just one of several tests used to evaluate blood clotting disorders. It is often used in conjunction with other tests, such as the Protein C Antigen Test, to provide a more comprehensive assessment of a patient’s clotting function.
The results of these tests, along with a patient’s medical history and symptoms, help healthcare providers make appropriate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
Test Components and Price
- Test Name: PROTEIN C FUNCTIONAL Test
- Components: Chromogenic Assay
- Price: 930.0 AED
Sample Collection and Conditions
Sample Condition: 3mL whole blood in 1 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube. Mix thoroughly by inversion. Transport to Lab within 4 hours. If this is not possible, make PPP within 1 hour of collection as follows:
- Centrifuge sample at 3600rpm for 15 min. and transfer supernatant to a clean plastic tube.
- Centrifuge this supernatant again at 3600rpm for 15 min. and finally transfer the supernatant (PPP) to 1 labelled clean plastic screw-capped vial. Freeze immediately. Ship frozen. Do not thaw.
- Overnight fasting is preferred.
Report Delivery
Sample: Daily by 11 am
Report: Same day
Test Department and Doctor
Test Department: COAGULATION
Doctor: Hematologist
Pre Test Information
Overnight fasting is preferred. It is recommended that the patient discontinues Heparin for 1 day and Oral Anticoagulants for 7 days prior to sampling as these drugs may affect test results. Discontinuation should be with prior consent from the treating Physician. Duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form (Form 15) is mandatory.
Test Name | PROTEIN C FUNCTIONAL Test |
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Components | |
Price | 930.0 AED |
Sample Condition | 3mLwholebloodin1BlueTop (SodiumCitrate)tube.Mixthoroughly byinversion.TransporttoLabwithin4 hours.Ifthisisnotpossible,makePPP within1hourofcollectionasfollows: Centrifugesampleat3600rpmfor15 min.&transfersupernatanttoaclean plastictube.Centrifugethissupernatant again at 3600 rpm for 15 min. & finally transferthesupernatant(PPP)to1 labelled cleanplasticscrewcappedvial. FREEZE IMMEDIATELY. Ship frozen. DONOTTHAW.Overnightfastingis preferred. Duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form (Form 15) is mandatory. |
Report Delivery | SampleDaily by 11 am; ReportSame day |
Method | ChromogenicAssay |
Test type | Disorders of Coagulation |
Doctor | Hematologist |
Test Department: | COAGULATION |
Pre Test Information | Overnight fasting is preferred. Itisrecommendedthatpatient discontinues Heparin for 1 day and Oral Anticoagulants for 7 days prior tosamplingasthesedrugsmayaffect testresults.Discontinuationshouldbe with prior consent from the treating Physician. Duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form (Form 15) is mandatory. |
Test Details |
The Protein C Functional Test is a laboratory test that measures the activity of protein C in the blood. Protein C is a natural anticoagulant protein that helps regulate blood clotting. The test is used to evaluate the risk of developing abnormal blood clotting disorders, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism. It is also used to monitor the effectiveness of anticoagulant therapy, such as warfarin, in patients with known clotting disorders. During the test, a blood sample is collected from the patient and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The laboratory measures the activity of protein C by adding a substance that activates the protein and measuring the time it takes for the blood to clot. A normal protein C activity level is typically between 70-140% of the average activity level. If the protein C activity is lower than normal, it may indicate a higher risk of blood clotting disorders. Conversely, if the protein C activity is higher than normal, it may indicate a lower risk of blood clotting disorders. It is important to note that the Protein C Functional Test is just one of several tests used to evaluate blood clotting disorders. It is often used in conjunction with other tests, such as the Protein C Antigen Test, to provide a more comprehensive assessment of a patient’s clotting function. The results of these tests, along with a patient’s medical history and symptoms, help healthcare providers make appropriate diagnoses and treatment decisions. |