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Test Code F5PCR Factor V Leiden Mutation

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: Factor V Leiden Mutation
Sunquest Order Code: F5PCR
Px Order Code: LAB10859

Specimen Collection Type

Whole Blood
Preferred: Lavender (EDTA);
Acceptable: Blue (Sodium Citrate)

Minimum Collection Volume

3 mL

Additional Information / Notes

This test detects the Factor V Leiden c.1601G>A (p.Arg534Gln) variant (legacy designation G1691A).

Reference Range

Negative

Critical Value

N/A

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

Only specimen received in Lavender top tubes, and only for additional testing provided by CMOL.

Specimen Stability

15 days at 2-8°C

Day(s) Performed

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; varies

Performing Lab - Department

TUKHS – Molecular Pathology (CMOL)

CPT Code

81241

LOINC Code

N/A

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS Molecular Pathology (CMOL)

Clinical Indications

Useful for patients with clinically suspected thrombophilia

Interpretation

Results will be reported as Negative, Heterozygous, or Homozygous. An interpretive report will be provided

Test Alias

N/A

Rejection Criteria

Clotted, underfilled tube, or hemolyzed specimen;
Testing can only be performed on whole blood, other specimn types will be rejected.