Test Code P20210 Prothrombin 20210
CPT
81240
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. at RT, 15 days refrigerated, 90 days frozen
Turn Around Time
<1 week
Lab Department
Hematology
Alias
Prothrombin Gene Mutation 20210;
EPIC Code
LAB834
Acceptable Collection Container
LAV (EDTA), BLUE ( sodium citrate), PINK (K2EDTA) OR 6ML LAV (K2EDTA)
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm
STAT Availability
Yes-must call Hematology to make arrangements