Factor 5 Leiden/Factor 2 Gene PCR Assay
| Order Code: | PROTPCR |
| Epic Lab Code: | LAB346 |
| Order Form: | A-1a Miscellaneous Request or Epic Req |
Molecular Pathology
6004 BT GH
384-9568
6004 BT GH
384-9568
Specimen:
Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
 |
| Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA) |
Minimum:
Adult mimimum: 3 mL whole blood in lavender top tube (EDTA)
Children minimum: 2 mL whole blood in lavender top tube (EDTA)
Testing on smaller volumes than those requested will be attempted.
However, in some cases, small blood volumes may compromise the ability
to perform testing.
Testing requires a dedicated collection tube.
Delivery Instructions:
Room temperature up to 24 hours. Refrigerate overnight,
weekends and holidays.
Testing Schedule:
Weekly
Analytic Time:
14 days
Reference Range:
Normal
Comments:
Genomic DNA is PCR amplified and the presence of the Factor 5 Leiden and Factor 2 mutations associated with venous thrombosis are assessed simultaneously by gel electrophoresis.
Methodology:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) - Amplification Refractory Mutation Systems (ARMS)
CPT Code:
83890, 83900(x2), 83894, 83912