Molecular Genetic Diseases

Factor V Leiden mutation analysis

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Requirements

Whole blood in EDTA (lavender) or ACD (yellow) tube; 3 mL (minimum 1 mL). Heparinized, clotted or frozen samples are unacceptable

Storage and Transport

Room temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated: 1 week

CPT Code

81241

Turnaround Time

3-5 Days

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Requirements

Whole blood in EDTA (lavender) or ACD (yellow) tube; 3 mL (minimum 1 mL). Heparinized, clotted or frozen samples are unacceptable

Storage and Transport

Room temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated: 1 week

CPT Code

81240

Turnaround Time

3-5Days

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Requirements

Whole blood in EDTA (lavender) or ACD (yellow) tube; 3 mL (minimum 1 mL). Heparinized, clotted or frozen samples are unacceptable

Storage and Transport

Room temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated: 1 week

CPT Code

81291

Turnaround Time

3-5 Days

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Requirements

Whole blood in EDTA (lavender) or ACD (yellow) tube; 3 mL (minimum 1 mL). Heparinized, clotted or frozen samples are unacceptable

Storage and Transport

Room temperature

CPT Code

81256

Turnaround Time

3-5 Days