Protein C is a protein that helps regulate blood clotting by deactivating certain clotting factors and promoting clot breakdown. Its proper function is crucial for preventing excessive clotting and related disorders.

A blood sample is collected from a vein in your arm. The sample is then analyzed to measure Protein C activity and antigen levels.

No special preparation or fasting is required before the test. You can eat and drink normally.

Results are typically available within a few hours to 1-2 days, depending on the laboratory’s processing time.

If your results are abnormal, your healthcare provider will discuss them with you and may recommend further testing or adjustments to your treatment plan based on your specific condition.

A comprehensive eye exam includes tests to check vision clarity, eye muscle function, and overall eye health, helping detect issues like refractive errors, glaucoma, and cataracts early.

Adults should have an eye exam every 1-2 years, or as recommended by their eye doctor based on age, risk factors, and existing eye conditions.

Symptoms include blurry vision, glare, halos around lights, and reduced color perception, which can worsen over time.

LASIK and PRK are common surgeries to correct vision by reshaping the cornea. Other procedures include LASEK and SMILE.

Children should have their first eye exam between 6 months and 1 year of age, then at ages 3 and 5, and every 1-2 years thereafter.

Types include open prostatectomy, laparoscopic prostatectomy, robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy, and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).