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ACTIVATED PROTEIN C RESISTANCE
Number 985
CPT Code 85307
Alias PROTEIN C RESISTANCE
Specimen Container Blue Top Citrate
Specimen Type Plasma Citrate
Turn Around Time 
Days Performed 
Reference Range 2.0-4.0 Ratio
Alternate Specimen 
Volume 2 mL Plasma
Stability Ambient 
Stability Refrigerated 
Stability Frozen 
Patient Preparation 

DO NOT DRAW FROM AN ARM WITH A HEPARIN LOCK OR HEPARINIZED CATHETER. IDEALLY, PATIENT SHOULD NOT BE ON ANTICOAGULANT THERAPY. AVOID WARFARIN (COUMADIN) THERAPY FOR TWO WEEKS AND HEPARIN THREE DAYS PRIOR TO TESTING.

Methodology 

Effects of adding aPC on the activated partial thromboplastin time of patient’s sample

Limitations 

This assay detects thrombotic risk factors other than factor V Leiden. This test should not be performed on individuals with extended baseline aPTT values due to the presence of lupus anticoagulants. This test should not be used for patients receiving thrombin inhibitors such as hirudin and argatroban.

Rejection Criteria 

Gross hemolysis, clotted specimen tubes <90% full

Additional Instructions 
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
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Covid-19/Influenza Combination Test

We are pleased to share with you that Primex is now offering the Combo test for COVID-19 and Flu. We are also now separately offering the Influenza A&B NAAT test.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department states the following, People with flu may have a range of symptoms which are identical to symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. So offering this combo test could provide important medical care information to the ordering provider and to the patient.
Primex leadership is pleased to offer this service enhancement to our current and prospective clients.
Click here for more information