Protein S Functional

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Brand: Tata 1mg
SKU: Protein S Functional
Price: 3600 INR
Availability: InStock

You need to provide

Blood

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

With prior consent from the treating physician, it is recommended to discontinue heparin for 1-day and oral anticoagulants for 7-days before sample collection, as these drugs may affect test results.
A duly filled coagulation requisition form is mandatory for sample collection.
Overnight fasting is preferred.
A duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form (Annexure - CR/05) is preferred.

Understanding Protein S Functional

What is Protein S Functional?

Protein S is an important protein that prevent blood from clotting too much. Blood clots form as a result of injury to prevent excess blood loss from the body. Deficiency of protein S is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of forming blood clots that can travel to the arms, legs and even to the lungs leading to pulmonary embolism.

This test is used to diagnose clotting disorders. You may need this test if you had an unexplained blood clot, family history of blood clot or repeated miscarriages as clotting sometimes affect pregnancy also.