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Biomarkers · Chemical

Protein S-Functional

Primary unit
%
LOINC codes
27822-6
Tests that measure Protein S-Functional
Quest Diagnostics 4, Labcorp 2

Ranges

Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ

Labcorp, Protein S, Functional 164525

PopulationInterval
AgeRange
1 d28–47%
3 d33–67%
1 to 11 m29–162%
1 to 5 y67–136%
6 to 10 y64–154%
11 to 16 y65–140%
>16 y54–129%

Labcorp test catalog, 164525

Tests

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Quest Diagnostics 4 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Protein S Activity 1779

    Plasma · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Report available: 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Clot Detection
    Collection
    Centrifuge light blue-top tube for 15 minutes at approximately 1500 g within 60 minutes 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. Plasma must be free of platelets (<10,000/uL). Freeze immediately and ship on dry ice.
    Reference notes
    Male 70-150 % normal Female 60-140 % normal
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Protein C and Protein S, Functional 39457

    2 analytes · Plasma · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Clotting Assay
    Collection
    Please submit a separate, frozen vial for each special coagulation assay ordered. 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). Freeze immediately and transport on dry ice.
    Reference notes
    Protein C Activity 0-15 years | No reference range available ≥16 years | 70-180 % normal Protein S Activity Males | 70-150 % normal Females | 60-140 % normal
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page
  • Protein S Activity, Antigen, Total and Free 93355

    2 analytes · Plasma · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Clotting Assay • Immunoturbidimetric Assay
    Collection
    Please submit a separate, frozen vial for each special coagulation assay ordered. 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). Freeze immediately and transport on dry ice.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page
  • Thrombosis Panel 11051

    4 analytes · Plasma · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Clotting Assay • Clot Detection • Chromogenic Substrate • RVVT-based Assay (Clot-based)
    Collection
    Platelet-poor plasma: Centrifuge light blue-top tube for 15 minutes at approximately 1500 g within 60 minutes 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. Plasma must be free of platelets (<10,000/uL) Freeze immediately and ship on dry ice.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Labcorp 2 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Protein S, Functional 164525

    Plasma · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 3 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    The patient plasma is added to PS-depleted normal plasma with normal levels of all factors but PS. The mixture is supplemented with excess aPC and factor V is then added. The extent of prolongation of the time to clot formation after calcium chloride is added is proportional to plasma PS activity.
    Preparation
    Avoid warfarin (Coumadin®) therapy for two weeks and heparin therapy for two days prior to the test. Do not draw from an arm with a heparin lock or heparinized catheter.
    Collection
    Citrated plasma samples should be collected by double centrifugation. Blood should be collected in a blue-top tube containing 3.2% buffered sodium citrate.1 Evacuated collection tubes must be filled to completion to ensure a proper blood to anticoagulant ratio.2,3 The sample should be mixed immediately by gentle inversion at least six times to ensure adequate mixing of the anticoagulant with the blood. A discard tube is not required prior to collection of coagulation samples, except when using a winged blood collection device (i.e., "butterfly"), in which case a discard tube should be used.4,5 When noncitrate tubes are collected for other tests, collect sterile and nonadditive (red-top) tubes prior to citrate (blue-top) tubes. Any tube containing an alternate anticoagulant should be collected after the blue-top tube. Gel-barrier tubes and serum tubes with clot initiators should also be collected after the citrate tubes. Centrifuge for 10 minutes and carefully remove 2/3 of the plasma using a plastic transfer pipette, being careful not to disturb the cells. Deliver to a plastic transport tube, cap, and recentrifuge for 10 minutes. Use a second plastic pipette to remove the plasma, staying clear of the platelets at the bottom of the tube. Transfer the plasma into a Labcorp PP transpak frozen purple tube with screw cap (Labcorp No. 49482). Freeze immediately and maintain frozen until tested. Please print and use the Volume Guide for Coagulation Testing to ensure proper draw volume.
    Labcorp catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Protein S Deficiency Profile 117754

    3 analytes · Plasma · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 3 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Total PS and free PS antigen: Total PS and free PS antigens are measured by latex immunoassay (IA). PS activity: The patient plasma is added to PS-depleted normal plasma with normal levels of all factors but PS. The mixture is supplemented with excess aPC, and factor V is then added. The extent of prolongation of the time to clot formation after calcium chloride is added is proportional to plasma PS activity.
    Preparation
    Avoid warfarin (Coumadin®) therapy for two weeks and heparin therapy for two days prior to the test. Do not draw from an arm with a heparin lock or heparinized catheter.
    Collection
    Citrated plasma samples should be collected by double centrifugation. Blood should be collected in a blue-top tube containing 3.2% buffered sodium citrate.1 Evacuated collection tubes must be filled to completion to ensure a proper blood to anticoagulant ratio.2,3 The sample should be mixed immediately by gentle inversion at least six times to ensure adequate mixing of the anticoagulant with the blood. A discard tube is not required prior to collection of coagulation samples, except when using a winged blood collection device (ie, "butterfly"), in which case a discard tube should be used.4,5 When noncitrate tubes are collected for other tests, collect sterile and nonadditive (red-top) tubes prior to citrate (blue-top) tubes. Any tube containing an alternate anticoagulant should be collected after the blue-top tube. Gel-barrier tubes and serum tubes with clot initiators should also be collected after the citrate tubes. Centrifuge for 10 minutes and carefully remove 2/3 of the plasma using a plastic transfer pipette, being careful not to disturb the cells. Deliver to a plastic transport tube, cap, and recentrifuge for 10 minutes. Use a second plastic pipette to remove the plasma, staying clear of the platelets at the bottom of the tube. Transfer the plasma into a Labcorp PP transpak frozen purple tube with screw cap (Labcorp No. 49482). Freeze immediately and maintain frozen until tested. Please print and use the Volume Guide for Coagulation Testing to ensure proper draw volume.
    Labcorp catalog page

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