Protein C Functional

This test measures the level of Protein C. Protein C is an important protein that prevent blood from clotting too much. Blood clots are made as a result of injury to prevent blood loss. Deficiency of protein C increase the formation of blood clot that can travel to arms, legs and even to lungs. The 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 had repeated miscarriages as clotting sometimes affect pregnancy also.