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Causes Of Low Protein In Blood
Protein S is a substance that prevents blood clotting. A blood test can be done to see how much of this protein you have in your blood.
How the test is performed
Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area and make the vein swell with blood.
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