# Protein S Deficiency Profile

> This test measures the level and function of Protein S, a protein in your blood that helps stop clots from growing too large. It helps show whether a shortage of this protein is the reason you are experiencing unexplained blood clots or have a family history of clotting problems.

- Labcorp code: 117754
- Category: [Heart & Metabolic](https://picardo.health/labs/tests/heart-metabolic.md)
- Sample: blood
- Labcorp turnaround: 2–3 days
- Collection: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Without a doctor: yes. People order it themselves, with no doctor's visit or referral.
- Price: shown on the review page its order link opens. Opening it orders nothing.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=117754&ref=assistant

## Results reported (3)

- Protein S, Total
- Protein S, Free
- Protein S-Functional

## About ordering

People order for themselves, with no doctor's visit or referral, and results arrive in their Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.