Last Modified:
5/3/2021 11:55:07 AM
Medical Necessity Documentation:
Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare: Testing to only be done every 101 years
Client Notes:
Patient Preparation:
Specimen Requirements:
3.0 mL Whole Blood in a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA
Collection Instructions:
Do not uncap specimen;
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:
7 days Refrigerated
Critical Ranges:
Test Comments:
Methodology:
Real Time PCR
Clinical Significance:
The presence of a Factor V Leiden mutation is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis.
Documentation:
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Days Performed:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Sites Performed:
Parkview Regional Medical Center
PHL Test Code:
LEID2
EPIC Test Code:
LAB346
Alternate Test Names:
Factor V Leiden; R506Q / G1691A Mutation
Included Tests:
CPT Coding:
81241
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