Factor 5 Leiden Mutation & Factor 2 20210G>A Variant with Interpretation
| Label Mnemonic: | PROTPCR |
| Epic code: | LAB346 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Molecular Pathology
6240 RCP
384-9568
6240 RCP
384-9568
Specimen(s):
Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
 |
| Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA) |
Minimum:
6 mL whole blood in pink 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.
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
Turn Around
Time:
14 days
Reference Range:
Normal
Comments:
Genomic DNA is PCR amplified and the presence of the Factor 5 Leiden (individually orderable as LAB9067) and Factor 2 (individually orderable as LAB9068) mutations associated with venous thrombosis are assessed simultaneously by gel electrophoresis.
Methodology:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) - Amplification Refractory Mutation
Systems (ARMS)
CPT Code:
81241 - Leiden Variant Factor 5
81240 - F2 20210G>A Variant Factor 2
81240 - F2 20210G>A Variant Factor 2