Factor V Leiden & Prothrombin gene analysis (G20210A)

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

FVLPTV

Referral code

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Standard

Test information

Only patients with reduced APC resistance or positive family historySamples referred to :Note that paediatric samples (<18 y/o) will be referred to Special Coagulation DepartmentClinical Laboratory ServicesQE Hospital BirminghamMindelsohn WayBirminghamB15 2WB0121 371 5988

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Sample transport should be at 4-25C and reach the laboratory ASAPPlease note: the samples must arrive the same day as collection otherwise they will be rejected by the laboratory

Reference range

Diagnostic

Tube type

Tube type info

2.7ml Blue top citrate

Special requirements

Minimum volume

2.7ml citrate sample ( frozen prior to referral)

Assay frequency

As required – non routine

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

NA

TAT Inpatient

21 days

TAT GP/Outpatient

21 days

Referral lab

Coagulation Department,University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust,Queen Elizabeth Hospital,Birmingham