TestORDER CODE PTGMMolecular genetics

Prothrombin Gene Mutation, PCR (Factor II).

Also known as Factor II

FIRST, THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

At a glance.

Specimen: Whole blood / Swab
Container: Buccal swab OR Sample Type B – whole blood collected in Lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
Required volume: Confirm with laboratory
Routine turnaround: 7-10 days

Timing, specimen options and instructions reflect the source snapshot.

FROM COLLECTION TO THE LAB

Specimen: Whole blood / Swab
Container: Buccal swab OR Sample Type B – whole blood collected in Lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
Collection instructions: Buccal swab OR Sample Type B – whole blood collected in Lavender-top (EDTA) tube.
Processing: Buccal Swab : •Puritan™ PurFlock™ Ultra Flocked Swabs (Fisher Scientific, Cat. No. 22-25-192) •Puritan™ HydraFlock™ Swabs, standard tip (Puritan, Cat. No.25-3306-H) •Sterile Foam Tipped Swabs (Puritan, Cat. No.25-15061PF) •4N6FLOQSwabs™,regular tip (ThermoFisher, Cat. No.4473979)
Storage: Refrigerated (2-8°C).
Stability: Room Temperature (preferred) or Refrigerated (2-8 °C) for 30 days after collection.
Rejection criteria: •Any sample that is unlabeled/mislabeled. •Any sample without a test requisition. •Any specimen in an unsuitable container. (heparin etc.). •Frozen/hemolyzed specimens. •Specimens with insufficient quantity.

Technical information & codes

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