Factor II Prothrombin Mutation

Test Name

Factor II Prothrombin Mutation (PGMT)

Alternate Description

Prothrombin (G20210A Mutation) PT G20210A; Factor II 20210

LIS Code

PGMT

Availability

24 hours a day

Lab Section

Molecular Diagnostics Lab

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

EDTA Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

3.0 mls of whole blood in a EDTA Lavender Top tube

Critical Value

Not applicable

Summary Test Name

Factor II Prothrombin Mutation

Container Microbiology

Not applicable

Transport Time

Deliver to lab within 2 hours of collection

Special Handling Instructions

Do not centrifuge

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Do not spin. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup

Specimen Stability

Stable for five (5) days refrigerated

Minimum Volume

500ul (0.5 ml)

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature, then refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Do not spin. Transport at room temperature, then Refrigerate

Stat Availability

No STAT Testing Availability

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

7 days

Patient Preparation

None required

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Test Results

Negative or Positive for PGMT (G20210A) Mutation

Additional Test Information

Requires Hematology / Oncology Consult