Prothrombin Factor II DNA Analysis

Specimen:

Test Code

F2DNN

Specimen Name

Prothrombin Factor II DNA Analysis

Collect

EDTA Whole Blood

Submit

5.0 mL EDTA (Lavender) whole blood (Min. 0.5 mL), Refrigerated.

Special Handling

Mix tubes thoroughly immediately upon collection.

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Refrigerated 14 days

Methodology

Prothrombin (G20210A) Mutations will be performed on the Cepheid Gene Xpert® as a qualitative real-time DNA amplification-based assay.

Performed

Performed Monday through Friday

Reported

3-5 days

CPT Codes

  • 81240

Components

Additional Information

*PREAUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR INSURANCE BILLING* SUBMIT PRE-AUTHORIZATION FORM OR ENTER PRE-AUTHORIZATION NUMBER ON ELECTRONIC ORDER Prothrombin 20210 Mutation is associated with an increased risk of venous thrombosis.

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