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Factor 2 Mutation
MessagePerforming Lab: Regions
Test Code
2622
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: F2M; Prothrombin Mutation; Prothrombin Gene Analysis
CPT Codes
81240
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL EDTA whole blood (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Send 1 specimen if ordering both F2M and F5LM testing
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 15 days
Frozen: 3 Months
Refrigerated: 15 days
Frozen: 3 Months
Methodology
PCR
Setup Schedule
1-2 times per week
Report Available
5 busines days
Reference Range
Homozygous (WT) wild-type genotype
Clinical Significance
Detection and genotyping of the Factor II (Prothrombin) G20210A mutation is used in the diagnosis and evaluation of patients with suspected thrombophilia