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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Factor 5 Leiden (FVL) PCR

Synonyms

Factor V Leiden
Prothrombin mutation
Prothrombin mutation (G20210A)
MFII
Factor V

Constituent Tests

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Dedicated EDTA sample

Paediatric Specimen

0.25mL whole blood

Test Information

Department

Molecular Biology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Weekly

Method

Real time PCR

Additional Information

If the patient has already been tested for Factor V Prothombin mutation, this sample will not be processed.  A copy of the previous results will be forwarded to external requestors. Internal requestors, please see CWS for previous results.

Minimum Volume

200uL