TEST ID PTNT Prothrombin G20210A Mutation, Blood
Reporting Name
Prothrombin G20210A Mutation, BSpecimen Type
Whole bloodOrdering Guidance
This assay will only detect the F2 c.*97G>A (rs1799963) variant associated with thrombophilia. To detect other pathogenic alterations in the F2 gene of a patient with a laboratory diagnosis of thrombophilia, order F2NGS / F2 Gene Next Generation Sequencing, Varies.
This assay will not detect alterations in individuals with thrombophilia caused by mechanisms other than the F2 c.*97G>A variant. For those situations consider ordering AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. Call 800-533-1710 for instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD solution B), light-blue top (sodium citrate)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Whole blood | Ambient (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days | ||
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Special Instructions
Method Name
Direct Variant Analysis
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Extracted DNA | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Weekly
Report Available
3 to 5 daysSpecimen Retention Time
Whole blood: 2 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
81240-F2 (prothrombin, coagulation factor II) (eg, hereditary hypercoagulability) gene analysis, 20210G>A variant
Forms
1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available:
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)
2. Coagulation Patient Information (T675)
Useful For
Patients with clinically suspected thrombophilia
Determination of the duration of anticoagulation therapy of venous thromboembolism patients
Screening for women contemplating hormone therapy
Genetics Test Information
This test detects the F2 c.*97G>A variant (legacy G20210A).