PTG 20210A (Prothrombin Mutation) PTPCR
| Method(s) | Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Two 3 mL lavender (EDTA) top tubes. |
| Transport | 6 mL whole blood at 20-25ºC. |
| Stability | Ambient only. |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Plasma, serum, frozen whole blood, and severely hemolyzed samples. |
| Schedule | Generally set up on Fridays |
| Billing Code | 5011356 |
| CPTCode | 81240 |
| Notes | Please deliver specimen at room temperature to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection - preferably before 10 a.m. This test requires patient history and a signed Patient Consent Form (see links above). |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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See Laboratory Report. |
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