Protein C Functional Blood Test
The Protein C Functional Blood Test is used to help investigate a possible clotting disorder.
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Protein C is a blood test that is also ordered with other blood tests like Protein S to investigate a possible excessive clotting disorder. This test should not be used for patients receiving thrombin inhibitors such as hirudin and argatroban.
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Blood
No fasting required. Ideally, patients should not be on anticoagulant therapy. Avoid warfarin therapy 2 weeks before blood draw. Avoid heparin, direct Xa, and thrombin inhibitor therapies for 3 days before blood draw. Check with physician before stopping any medications.
5-7 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
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