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Test Code FA5L Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia

Important Note

Completion of General Consent Form is required for this test. Please submit the completed form along with the sample request form.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL

Days and Times Performed

Bimonthly, TAT 21 working days.

Methodology

Allele-specific Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Service Code

1035028

Update

Last updated 25/02/2020

Specimen Stability

7 days, ambient or refrigerated

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

The presence of the Factor V Leiden Arg506Gln(R506Q) mutation is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and recurrent miscarriage

Reference

An interpretative report will be provided.