Prothrombin Factor II DNA Analysis

Specimen:

Test Code

YF2DNN

Specimen Name

Prothrombin Factor II DNA Analysis

Collect

1-EDTA

Submit

5.0 mLs (Min. 0.5 mL) Whole Blood Refrigerated

Special Handling

Mix tubes thoroughly immediately upon collection.

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Ambient unacceptable; Refrigerated 14 days; Frozen unacceptable

Methodology

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

Performed

Monday - 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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