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Factor V (Leiden) Mutation Analysis : 17900
Test CodeF5LQ or 17900
CPT Codes
81241
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen: 5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Alternative Specimens: Whole blood collected in EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), ACD solution A or B (yellow-top) tube, or lithium heparin (green-top)
Minimum Volume: 3 mL
Alternative Specimens: Whole blood collected in EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), ACD solution A or B (yellow-top) tube, or lithium heparin (green-top)
Minimum Volume: 3 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 days; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction and Detection
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
3-5 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
By report.
Clinical Significance
Factor V (Leiden) Mutation is a point mutation that causes resistance of Factor V protein degradation by activated protein C (APC). This mutation is associated with increased risk of venous thrombosis.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
