Protein C
Code:
TPC
Sample Type:
Blue top tube
Ref Ranges/Units:
Normal range 79 - 150 %
Turnaround:
Referral site turn around: within 7 days.
Special Precautions/Comments:
Additional Information:
Referral test.
Protein C is one of the natural anticoagulants. It is a vitamin dependant plasma glycoprotein and binds to thrombomodulin with Protein S as a co-factor to inactivate Factors Va and VIIIa. Deficiencies in Protein C lead to an increased thrombotic risk. It is assayed as part of the Thrombophilia Screen.
Referral test.
Protein C is one of the natural anticoagulants. It is a vitamin dependant plasma glycoprotein and binds to thrombomodulin with Protein S as a co-factor to inactivate Factors Va and VIIIa. Deficiencies in Protein C lead to an increased thrombotic risk. It is assayed as part of the Thrombophilia Screen.
Referral test.
Protein C is one of the natural anticoagulants. It is a vitamin dependant plasma glycoprotein and binds to thrombomodulin with Protein S as a co-factor to inactivate Factors Va and VIIIa. Deficiencies in Protein C lead to an increased thrombotic risk. It is assayed as part of the Thrombophilia Screen.