Test directory: Prothrombin (F2) Mutation Analysis

Ordering Code 5428
Test Name Prothrombin (F2) Mutation Analysis
Alias Factor II G20210A
Prothrombin Gene Mutation
Factor II Variant
Factor II Gene Mutation
Prothrombin DNA Analysis
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/Container WB in ACD-B (Yellow)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions For optimal specimen, draw a full 6 mL EDTA tube.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 2 Weeks
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection Criteria Frozen, Specimen older than stability limits
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 10 Days
Methodology Real-Time PCR
Insurance Pre-Authorization  HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Reference range(s)

Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Prothrombin (F2) Mutation Analysis ALL See report.