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

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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  • Serum 
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