FACTOR II PT DNA MUTATION

Test Code

FIIPTMUT

Alias/See Also

LAB834
F2 MUTATION
PROTHROMBIN G20210A FIIPTMUT
PROTHROMBIN G MUTATION
PROTHROMBIN GENE MUTATION

CPT Codes
83912, 83891, 83908, 83896

Preferred Specimen

WHOLE BLOOD

Instructions

CAN NOT USE A TUBE THAT HAS BEEN USED FOR ANOTHER TEST

Transport Container

LAV

Transport Temperature

REF-5 DAYS

Methodology
MOLECULAR

Setup Schedule

Set Up:
Report Available:

Reference Range

FACTOR II PT DNA MUTATION

Clinical Significance

A disorder of prothrombin is the prothrombin 20210a mutation. First reported in 1996 as a familial cause of venous thromboembolism, the prothrombin 20210a mutation results in increased levels of plasma prothrombin and a concurrent increased risk for the development of thrombosis.

Performing Laboratory
LMH - Microbiology x3758 or 3759: Molecular x3170

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