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HelpTest Code PTG Prothrombin G20210A Mutation Detection
Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood
Rejection Criteria
Inappropriate anticoagulant and >72 hours
Clinical Indications
May be indicated for individuals at risk venous thrombosis.
Test Components
Detects Prothrombin G20210A mutation
Methodology
PCR
followed
by melting curve
Test Includes
Detects Prothrombin G20210A mutation
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Volume
5 mL
Turnaround Time
Not Available
Test Usage
May be indicated for individuals at risk venous thrombosis.
Fee Code
376555-30081240
Offsite Collection Instructions
Send within 24 hours or Refrigerate/ send within 72 hours
UCMC Collection Instructions
Send within 72 hours
Test Limitations
Will not detect other F2 gene variants
STAT Turnaround Time
Not Available
Container/Tube
Lavender top
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Special Instructions
Send within 72 hours
Day(s) Performed
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
No
CPT
81240
Method Name
PCR followed
by melting curve
Reference Values
Interpretative report
Reject Due To
Inappropriate anticoagulant and >72 hours
Pediatric Volume
1 mL
Transport Instructions
Send within 24 hours or Refrigerate/ send within 72 hours