Test Code AGO; 2003220 Factor XIII (F13A1) V34L Variant

Important Note

Assess genetic risk for thrombosis

Additional Codes

2003220

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction / Fluorescence Monitoring

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Collection Container

LAV

Collection Volume

3.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1.0 mL

Collection Instructions

Routine Venipunture

Transport

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Frozen specimens in glass collection tubes.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month

Turn Around Time

3-8 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Test Alias

2003220; Factor XIII V34L Mutation

CPT Coding

81400

EPIC Code

LAB3188 Unlisted Lab Test

Acceptable Collection Container

LAV (EDTA), PINK (K2EDTA), ACD (Yellow)

Testing Volume