Factor V Genotype

Last Modified: 3/25/2019 2:35:39 PM


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
Reference Range:

Normal
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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