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activated protein C (APC) resistance assay

Indications: - evaluation of activated protein C resistance Clinical significance: - suggests factor V Leiden mutation, but confirmation needed - see activated protein C resistance Specimen: - platelet poor plasma

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activated protein C (APC) resistance protein C antigen in plasma protein C in plasma (protein C assay) protein C; vitamin K-dependent protein C; anticoagulant protein C; autoprothrombin IIA; blood coagulation factor XIV; contains: vitamin K-dependent protein C light chain; vitamin K-dependent protein C heavy chain; activation peptide (PROC)

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clinical coagulation test

References

  1. Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 1996, pg 724
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
  3. APC Resistance Panel Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 30127
  4. Panel of 6 tests Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 30133
  5. Mini Panel of 2 tests: APC Resistance . Factor V Leiden by PCR Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 30192