Protein S Free, Antigen
0098894
 
Ordering Recommendation
Recommended test to detect protein S deficiency. Do not order if individual has been on warfarin therapy in the previous 2-4 weeks.
Mnemonic
PRO S FREE
Methodology
Microlatex Particle-Mediated Immunoassay
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
 
Collect
Lt. blue (sodium citrate). Refer to Specimen Handling at aruplab.com for hemostasis/thrombosis specimen handling guidelines.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1.5 mL platelet-poor plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. 
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum. Non-frozen or hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen at -20°C: 3 months, at -70°C: 6 months
Reference Interval
1-89 days: 15-55%
90-179 days: 35-92%
180-364 days: 45-115%
1-5 years: 62-120%
6-9 years: 62-130%
10-17 years: 60-140%
18 years and older Male: 74-147%
18 years and older Female: 55-123%
Interpretive Data
Patients on warfarin may have decreased free protein S values. Patients should be off warfarin therapy for two weeks for accurate measurement of free protein S levels. Decreased levels of free protein S are also associated with DIC, liver disease, pregnancy, and inflammatory syndromes.  
Note
 
CPT Code(s)
85306
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart Name
0098894Protein S Ag Free
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Cross References
  • Free Protein S, Antigen (Protein S Free, Antigen)