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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)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of December 3, 2024.

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.