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Protein S - Results

Normal Values:

Normal values are 60-150% inhibition.

What abnormal results mean:

Lower-than-normal protein S can result in too much blood clotting. These are usually vein clots, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

A protein S deficiency may be inherited. It can also develop due to pregnancy or certain diseases, including disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and HIV infection.

Reviewed last on: 3/22/2007
Carl T. Henningson, Jr. M.D., Private Practice specializing in Hematology and Oncology, Manasquan, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Büller HR, Agnelli G, Hull RD, Hyers TM, Prins MH, Raskob GE. The Seventh ACCP Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: Evidence-Based Guidelines. Chest. September 2004;126(suppl):401S-428S.

Soliman DE, Broadman LM. Coagulation defects.Anesthesiol Clin North America. September 2006;24:549-578.

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