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Prothrombin Mutation 20210
| Primary Name |
Prothrombin Mutation 20210 |
| Synonym |
Prothrombin Mutation G20210A |
| Synonym |
Factor II Mutation |
| Contraction |
PT 20210 |
| Contraction |
FII Mutation |
| Contraction |
-- |
| UAB Procedure Number |
2500715 |
| CPT Code |
83891, 83892, 83896´2, 83903´2, 83912 |
| Specimen |
Collect one (1) lavender-stopper (EDTA) whole blood. |
| Specimen Management |
The lavender-stopper tube may be refrigerated up to 72 hours before shipping. Ship overnight at ambient temperature or refrigerated. |
| Specimen Accepted |
Monday-Thursday |
| Times Available |
0730-1600 |
| Test Performed |
Prothrombin 20210 assay performed by reference laboratory. Results available in 5 days. |
| Available Stat? |
Pathologist's approval required. |
| Description |
The prothrombin 20210A mutation causes a slight elevation in the prothrombin level. The mutation is present in 2-3% of Caucasians and confers a 2 to 6-fold increased risk of venous thrombosis. |
| Reference Interval |
Negative |
| Critical Value |
-- |
| Therapeutic Range |
-- |
| Follow-up Test |
-- |
| Associated With |
Venous thrombosis |
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