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Protein C Test

Protein C Test

Protein C analysis is done to rule out blood clotting or find out the reason behind sudden blot clots in the vessels. Millions of people around the world are suffering from thrombotic episodes and leading a miserable life. It is imperative to note that majority of the affected patients are aged less than 50 years which calls for thorough examination and investigation. Protein C lab examination report will provide interesting and informative info about the levels of protein factors in the blood. Physicians will plan the next course of treatment based on the final report.

Patients or others who are suffering from minor or major blood clots should consult a senior pathologist doctor who has specialized knowledge in this field. Patients should clearly inform the medicines that they are ingesting everyday like blood pressure, thinner medications, syrups and tablets. After complete physical examination the treatment doctor will request the patient to stop all the medicines that he is ingesting and request him to come back after a several weeks for blood test. He will draw sample amount of blood from the patient body and send it for examination.

Individuals who are suffering from frequent episodes of blood clot should view this condition seriously and undergo protein c blood examination. The blood examination report will provide valuable information like How much of protein is there in the blood Deficiencies in protein c Deficiency in vitamin k Lower than the normal limits may be caused by kidney diseases, blood thinning medications, vitamin k deficiencies, long term antibiotic use and in rare cases may even be cancer. Men and women who suffer from normal blood clots should drink plenty of water, eat foods that are rich in vitamins, proteins and fibers, do exercises and take lots of rests. Human body needs maximum rest and when an individual sleeps peacefully for few hours his body will feel rejuvenated and refreshed.

Physicians who are treating the patients who are suffering from frequent blood clots or thrombosis will not draw the blood immediately from their body and will do so only after few weeks from the date of first episode. If the patients are consuming medicines like warfarin or other blood thinners he will request them to stop these medicines and examine the blood only after a fortnight. A needle is used to draw blood from the hand and the patients may suffer from minute bruises, infection, bleeding and lightheaded problems.

LimitationsElevated levels of hemoglobin, bilirubin, or lipid may interfere with this assay. PIVKA proteins (proteins induced in vitamin K absence/antagonism) which occur in individuals on antivitamin K therapy may react in the assay leading to an overestimation of functional protein C in the plasma sample. Because it is vitamin K-dependent, the functional protein C level begins to decrease 6 to 12 hours after oral antivitamin K therapy is begun. Following cessation of warfarin therapy, vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors remain decreased for approximately two weeks or longer.
Specimen
Plasma, frozen
Volume
2 mL
Container
Blue-top (sodium citrate) tube.
Type Gender Age-Group Value
Protein C
Unisex
All age groups
70 - 150%
Average price range of the test is between Rs.3150 to Rs.4700 depending on the factors of city, quality and availablity.

Table of Content

What is Protein C Test?
Preparation for Protein C Test
Uses of Protein C Test
Procedure for Protein C Test
Limitations of Protein C Test
Specimen Requirements
Normal values for Protein C Test
Price for Protein C Test
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