Test directory: Prothrombin (F2) Mutation Analysis

Ordering Code5428
Test NameProthrombin (F2) Mutation Analysis
AliasFactor II G20210A
Prothrombin Gene Mutation
Factor II Variant
Factor II Gene Mutation
Prothrombin DNA Analysis
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/ContainerWB in ACD-B (Yellow)
Optimum Volume2 mL
Collection InstructionsFor optimal specimen, draw a full 6 mL EDTA tube.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 2 Weeks
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection CriteriaFrozen, Specimen older than stability limits
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time10 Days
MethodologyReal-Time PCR
Insurance Pre-Authorization HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Prothrombin (F2) Mutation AnalysisALLSee report.