Prothrombin (Factor II) 20210G→A Mutation Analysis

Prothrombin (Factor II) 20210G→A Mutation Analysis

Test Code

17909
81240
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
17909
81240
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Prothrombin (Factor II) 20210G→A Mutation Analysis - Factor II Mutation (G20210A) is one of the most common causes of venous thrombosis. 2.3% of the general population is heterozygous in contrast with 6.2% of patients with venous thrombosis and 18% with familial venous thrombosis. Other risk factors compound the risk for venous thrombosis.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction and Detection

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction and Detection
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Whole blood collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), ACD solution A or B (yellow-top) tube, or lithium heparin (green-top)

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Collection Instructions

Extracted DNA: Please call 1-(866)-GENE-INFO or 1-(866)-436-3463 for additional information.

Frozen shipping is acceptable.

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperture

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 8 days
  • Refrigerated: 8 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), ACD solution A or B (yellow-top) tube, or lithium heparin (green-top)
3 mL
Extracted DNA: Please call 1-(866)-GENE-INFO or 1-(866)-436-3463 for additional information.

Frozen shipping is acceptable.
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Room temperture
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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