ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Factor V, R2 Mutation : 2001549
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Additional Technical Information
  


Mnemonic: F5 R2

Ordering Recommendation: Order to determine thrombotic risk in individuals known to be factor V Leiden heterozygotes.
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction/Restriction Enzyme Digestion/Gel Electrophoresis
Performed: Varies
Reported: 4-7 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks; Frozen: Undetermined
CPT Code(s): 81400
Cross References: A4070G Mutation (Factor V, R2 Mutation), Factor V HR2 (Factor V, R2 Mutation), H1299R Mutation (Factor V, R2 Mutation), Haplotype R2 (Factor V, R2 Mutation), HR2 (Factor V, R2 Mutation)