Total Protein S Test Price | Lahalak Platform
A test measuring blood Protein S levels, responsible for preventing excessive clotting, helping identify genetic predisposition to thrombosis and guiding evidence-based treatment and prevention decisions.
Scientific name: Total Protein S Test
A quantitative immunoassay (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay - ELISA or immunochemical assay) measures the total concentration of S protein (free and C4b-binding protein-bound forms) in blood plasma. It measures the total amount of protein regardless of its functional state (active or inactive) and is an essential complement to assaying the activi...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Measurement of accurate quantity for the total protein level in blood plasma
- Consult interpretation of results with blood diseases or coagulation
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Routine fasting is not required, but it is preferable to fast for 8-12 hours to avoid interference from lipids in the plasma (Lipemia).
- The effect of drugs and hormones:
- The test should be performed before starting warfarin treatment, or 2-3 weeks after stopping it.
- The doctor should be informed if the patient is pregnant or taking hormonal contraceptives, as this information will be taken into account when interpreting the result (the test is usually requested after these periods have ended to obtain the baseline level).
- Sample required: Whole blood plasma with sodium citrate anticoagulant (light blue tube). The plasma must be rapidly centrifuged (within 1 hour) and frozen if not analyzed immediately.
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