Factor V Leiden
Test Code: 500586
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 81241 001
Synonym
Factor V Leiden G1691A
Specimen Type
Whole blood or buccal swab kit
Specimen Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, blue-top (sodium citrate) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube OR buccal swab kit
Volume
5 mL whole blood or buccal swab kit
Minimum Volume
3 mL whole blood or two buccal swabs
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted whole blood samples if adequate DNA not obtained; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper specimen container
Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature. Stability: Room temperature up to 8 days Refrigerated up to 8 days Frozen up to 2 years
Methodology
Allele-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology followed by gel electrophoresis.
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 500587 | Factor V Leiden Result | 21667-1 |
| 500627 | Interpretation: | 51968-6 |
| 500628 | Methodology: | 49549-9 |
| 500629 | Comments: | 77202-0 |
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