Prothrombin 20210G>A Gene Mutation

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Test Code

F2MUT

Alias/See Also

30326

CPT Codes
81240

Preferred Specimen

5 mL whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL whole blood

Instructions

Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times.

Transport Container

K2EDTA (lavender top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred) or Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Rejected for gross hemolysis and received frozen

Methodology
The 20210G>A mutation is analyzed by polymerase chain reaction amplification of the prothrombin gene.

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday
MD

Report Available

3 days

Clinical Significance

Mutations in the Factor II (Prothrombin) gene are associated with the venous thrombosis and embolism.

Performing Laboratory
Compunet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: August 4, 2022

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