Factor V Leiden (FACTOR V LEIDEN)
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| Synonyms:
| Factor V Leiden DNA Test |
| Specimen: | Whole blood or buccal swab kit; (1) Purple (EDTA) or Yellow (ACD) top vacutainer tube.
Buccal swab kit available for AnMed Health Laboratory Services.
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| Volume: | 7 mL whole blood or buccal swab kit |
| Minimum Volume: | 3 mL whole blood or two buccal swabs |
| Collection: | Maintain specimen at room temperature. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Frozen or hemolyzed specimen; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container, one buccal swab. |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Methodology: | Allele-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and gel electrophoresis |
| Test Use: | Detection of Leiden (R506Q) mutation in factor V gene, causing increased risk of thrombosis |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. LabCorp test # 511154 |
| Testing Facility: | LabCorp |