Test Code F2G20210A Prothrombin G20210A Mutation
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube of whole blood
Collection Instructions: Immediately invert tube and mix gently 8 times.
Note: Label specimen appropriately.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Performing Laboratory
The Valley Hospital
Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reference Values
Negative for Factor II (prothrombin) G20210A mutation
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81240