Factor v leiden mutation test Shankar-road

FACTOR V LEIDEN MUTATION TEST

DESCRIPTION – factor V leiden mutation and prothrombin mutation tests are two tests often used together to help diagnose the cause of inappropriate blood clot formation, including deep vein thrombosis or venous thromboembolism

METHODOLOGY – polymerase chain reaction

TURN AROUND TIME – 2-5 days

SPECIMEN REQUIERED –

COLLECT – lavender (EDTA), pink (potassium EDTA), or yellow (ACD solution A or B)

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – transport 3 ml whole blood

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – refrigerated

STABILITY – ambient: 72 hours; refrigerated: 1 week; frozen: 1 month

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION – plasma or serum and frozen specimens in glass containers

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory