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