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Test Code FACTOR II (PT G20210A) MUTATION FACTOR II (PT G20210A) MUTATION

Department

Molecular

Group Components

FACTOR II MUTATION

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Container

Sodium citrate 3.2% (light blue-top) or EDTA (lavender-top)

Standard Volume

5.0ml

Minimum Volume

1.0ml

Pediatric Volume

N/A

Method

Real-time PCR

Ship Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability Room Temp

24 hours

Stability Refrigerated

15 days

CPT Code

81240

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

DEX code

ZB4IK

Clinical Information

This test is intended to provide results for Factor II (G20210A) mutation as an aid in the diagnosis in individuals with suspected thrombophilia. Factor II or Prothrombin (G20210A) mutation refers to the G to A transition at nucleotide 20210 in the 3' untranslated region of the gene and is associated with increased plasma levels of prothrombin.