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HelpTest Code PTG Prothrombin G20210A Mutation Detection
Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood
Rejection Criteria
Inappropriate anticoagulant and >72 hours
Turnaround Time
Not Available
Test Includes
Detects Prothrombin G20210A mutation
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Volume
5 mL
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
Clinical Indications
May be indicated for individuals at risk venous thrombosis.
Transport Instructions
Send within 24 hours or Refrigerate/ send within 72 hours
Test Components
Detects Prothrombin G20210A mutation
Methodology
PCR
followed
by melting curve