

ACTIVATED PROTEIN C RESISTANCE
Specimen Required
Methodology
Stability
Reference Range
Performed
Draw blood in a light blue 3.2% sodium citrate tube. See appendices for coagulation test collection instructions. Send 1.5 mL platelet-poor plasma (1.0 mL minimum) frozen in a screw-capped plastic vial. CRITICAL FROZEN. |
Methodology
Clotting |
Stability
Room Temperature: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 14 days |
Reference Range
2.0 or greater |
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
Turnaround Time | 5-7 days | ||||
Test Code | APCAR | ||||
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