Prothrombin Gene Mutation




Test Mnemonic

PTGEN

CPT Codes

  • 81240 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

24476-4

Aliases

  • Prothrombin 20210
  • Prothrombin G20210A
  • PTGENE

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
4 mLWhole bloodEDTA (Lavender)AmbientAmbient 

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mL    Whole Blood

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient48 hours
Refrigerated7 days
FrozenUnacceptable

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

Used for evaluation of venous thrombosis and obstetrical complications.