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HelpTest Code LSU: F2DNA Factor II/Prothrombin
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB834
Epic Description: PROTHROMBIN GENE MUTATION
Synonym
Prothrombin G20210A Mutation
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA |
3.0 mL | 2.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Draw a full, lavender tube. Invert several times to mix blood. Do not centrifuge or freeze. Do not transfer blood to another container. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly at ambient temperature.
Heparin tubes are not acceptable.
Aliquot Requirements
Whole Blood
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 2.0 mL
Performing Lab
Ochsner LSU Shreveport Molecular Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
7 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Draw a full, lavender tube. Invert several times to mix blood. Do not centrifuge or freeze. Do not transfer blood to another container. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly at ambient temperature.
Refrigerate if held overnight. Extracted DNA samples are kept at -15 to -25 degree C until testing is performed.
CPT Code Information
81240