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Factor V(5) Leiden
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Test Code
F5MUT
Alias/See Also
76196
CPT Codes
81241
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood K2EDTA (lavender top) tube.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
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
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Rejected for gross hemolysis and received frozen
Methodology
The Factor V Leiden gene mutation is analyzed by polymerase chain reaction amplification of the Factor V gene.
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
MD
MD
Report Available
3 days
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: August 4, 2022