Factor V Leiden
Test Mnemonic
FVLEI
CPT Codes
- 81241 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
21667-1
Aliases
- Factor V Leiden by PCR
- Factor V Leiden Mutation
Performing Laboratory
n/a
Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Ambient |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 mL |
Stability
Environmental Condition | Description |
---|---|
Ambient | 48 hours |
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
3 days per week
Turnaround Time
5 days
Methodology
Name | Description |
---|---|
High Resolution Melt Analysis | |
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) |
Reference Range
Clinical Info
Evaluate hypercoagulable states or a patient with a previous low APC resistance.