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Test Code F5LDN Fv Leiden Mutation

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

LAV

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture

Collection Volume

3 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Rejection Criteria

Clotted specimen, tube that is not filled with minimum volume, improperly labelled.

Specimen Storage and Stability

24 hrs RT, 15 days refrigerated, 90 days frozen

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm

Alias

Factor V Leiden;Factor 5 Leiden Mutation;

EPIC Code

LAB346

Acceptable Collection Container

LAV (EDTA), BLUE (sodium citrate)

STAT Availability

Yes-must call Hematology to make arrangements

Turn Around Time

<1 week

Lab Department

Hematology