Factor 5 (V) Leiden Mutation Analysis
Order Name
FACT 5 LEI
Test Number: 9107735
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 9107735
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Factor 5 (V) Leiden Mutation Analysis
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Allele-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 7 mL (3) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 2 swabs | Buccal swab | Labcorp buccal swab kit | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 2 | 7 mL (3) | Whole Blood | ACD Solution A or B (Yellow Top) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 3 mL whole blood OR two buccal swabs Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, OR LabCorp buccal swab kit Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Specimen Collection: Not Available Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 5 - 7 days |
| Clinical Use | Factor V Mutation (Leiden) is a point mutation that causes resistance of factor V degradation by activated protein C. This mutation is associated with increased risk of venous thrombosis. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 511154 |
| CPT Code(s) | 81241 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |