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Test Code FACTOR V (LEIDEN) MUTATION FACTOR V (LEIDEN) MUTATION

Department

Molecular

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Method

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Clinical Information

This test is intended to provide results for Factor V Leiden (G1691A) mutations as an aid in the diagnosis in individuals with suspected thrombophilia. Factor V Leiden (G1691A) refers to the G to A transition at nucleotide position 1691 of the Factor V gene, resulting in the substitution of the amino acid arginine by glutamine in the Factor V protein, causing resistance to cleavage by Activated Protein C (APC).

Container

Sodium citrate 3.2% (light blue-top) or EDTA (lavender-top)

Standard Volume

5.0ml

Minimum Volume

1.0ml

Pediatric Volume

N/A

Ship Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability Refrigerated

15 days

Stability Room Temp

24 hours

CPT Code

81241

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Group Components

FACTOR V LEIDEN

DEX code

ZB4IL