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 | |
See Laboratory Report. |