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Factor V Leiden
Methodology: 
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring

Performed: 
Monday through Friday, day shift only

Analytical Time: 
1 - 4 days

Testing Laboratory: 
Pathology Laboratory

Laboratory Section: 
Microbiology

Factor V Leiden
Preferred Collection Container: 
Lavender (EDTA)

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 
Pink (K2EDTA)
Light Blue (Citrate)

Collection Information: 
Collect blood in a lavender (EDTA) tube. Also acceptable are a pink (K2EDTA) or  blue (sodium citrate).

Transport Information: 
Do NOT centifuge or aliquot. Send 5.0 mL whole blood in original tube, refrigerated.

Minimum Sample Volume: 
1.0 mL of whole blood

Unacceptable Conditions: 
Plasma, serum or ACD anticoagulant

Stability Comments: 
Once thawed, specimens may not be re-frozen.

Stability
Refrigerated Stability: 
15 days - Preferred

Frozen Stability: 
3 months

Ambient Stability: 
24 hours

Factor V Leiden
Sunquest Order Code: 
FVL

Epic Number: 
LAB346

CPT Code: 
81241

Factor V Leiden
Modified: 
12/28/2012 3:20:26 PM