- APCRP
APC Resistance Profile Reflex to Factor V Leiden
Specimen:
Test Code
APCRP
Specimen Name
APC Resistance Profile Reflex to Factor V Leiden
Collect
2-Blue Top (Na Citrate); 1-EDTA
Submit
1.5 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Na Citrate Plasma CRITICAL FROZEN; 3 mLs (Min:1 mL) EDTA Whole Blood Frozen
Special Handling
Centrifuge Na Citrate Tubes and transfer Na Citrate Plasma to a standard transport tube, then freeze immediately.
Rejection Criteria
Serum, clotted or hemolyzed specimens. Frozen specimens in glass collection tubes.
Stability
Plasma: Ambient 4 hours; Refrigerated Unacceptable; Frozen 3 months Whole Blood: Ambient 72 hours; Refrigerated 1 week; Frozen 1 month
Methodology
Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection / Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) / Fluorescence Monitoring
Performed
Monday - Saturday
Reported
2-6 days
CPT Codes
- 85307
- if reflexed add 81241
Components
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Additional Information
If APC resistance is normal, then no further testing will be added. If APC resistance is low, then Factor V Leiden by PCR will be added. Additional charges apply.
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