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Test ID BLOD0364 PT G20210A Gene Mutation

AKA

20210, Prothrombin, Factor II (G20210A) Mutation Detection

Specimen Type/Requirements

Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood

Lavender top (EDTA) microtainers are also acceptable. 

Specimen tube must NOT have been aliquoted or pierced with instrumentation probes- these will be rejected. 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     120 uL of Whole Blood   
 Minimum Volume     50 uL of Whole Blood

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     24 hours     
 Refrigerated     15 days  
 Frozen     3 months     Preferred for transport   

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 - 3 days

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Fargo- Molecular

CPT

81240

Coverage Limitations

This test has limited coverage - please submit Commercial Insurance Patient Waiver (Non-Medicare) if applicable.