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Test Code F5LDN Fv Leiden Mutation

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

LAV

Collection Volume

3 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture

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

Turn Around Time

<1 week

Lab Department

Hematology

Alias

Factor V Leiden;Factor 5 Leiden Mutation;

EPIC Code

LAB346

Acceptable Collection Container

LAV (EDTA), BLUE (sodium citrate)

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm

STAT Availability

Yes-must call Hematology to make arrangements