Protein C is a naturally occurring inhibitor of the coagulation pathway. A deficiency of protein C can contribute to an increased thrombotic tendency.
Tube
05 (CP) – Citrate
ID
12711
Availability
Weds, Thurs, Fri
Additional information
Protein C is a vitamin K dependent protein and levels are therefore diminished during warfarin therapy.
Turn around
7 days
Send to
Specialist Coagulation
Chancellor / Lincoln Wing Link Corridor
Pathology
Block 32
St James University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Contact
Collection Con
Citrate x 1 (Protein C only).
Citrate x 2, EDTA x 1, Serum x 1 (full Thrombophilia screen). Citrate samples filled to line please.
Samples must be processed within 6 hours of being taken.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range (Male)
0.7 – 1.46
Ref. Range (Female)
0.7 – 1.46
Ref. Range (Paed)
0.7 – 1.46
Units
iu/mL