Test Code F5LDN Fv Leiden Mutation
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
LAVCollection 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