Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Prothrombin Gene Mutation
Prothrombin Gene Mutation
Citrated Plasma & Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Prothrombin Gene Mutation |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | FVL, F2G, FII G20201A |
| Profile | Thrombophilia Screen Antithrombin (AT), Protein C (PC), Protein S (PS) Thrombin Time (TT), Factor V Leiden (FVL), Prothrombin Gene Mutation (F2G), Lupus Inhibitor (LIS), Anticardiolipin (ACA), Coagulation Screen (CLS) |
| Clinical Indication | Used in conjuction with other tests (within the thrombophilia screen) to screen for underlying causes of venous thromboembolism (VTE). |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | Citrated Plasma & Brown clotted serum, gel barrier |
| Minimum Volume | 1 x 3mL (adult) 1 x 1mL (paed) (Thrombophlia Screen requires:3 x 3mL (adult) 4 x 1mL (paed) and 1 x brown serum for ACA (citrated plasma must be filled to bottle line) |
| Special Precautions | Test not suitable if on Heparin |
| Stability | |
| Turnaround Time | 4 weeks |
| Laboratory | York Hospital |
| Reference Interval | Qualitative |
| Limitations | Test not suitable if on Heparin |
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