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Prothrombin Gene Mutation 20210A genotyping


Test Name
Prothrombin Gene Mutation 20210A
Test Code
SAPGM
Specimen Type

Whole Blood - EDTA (Preferred) Citrate

Minimum Volume
1.0mL EDTA or 1.4 mL Citrate
(Can be shared with Factor V Leiden G1691A and MTHFR genotyping)
Comments

LAB NOTES:

DO NOT SPIN. Store unopened whole blood at 2-8°C

If received at the RWH Core Laboratory, send specimen to RCH Haematology laboratory for pre-dispatch preparation.

Add-On Test – check with Haematology first (see CH-W-148)

Assay Performed
Molecular Haematology
Royal Melbourne Hospital
via Central Specimen Reception Level 2 Grattan St
Parkville 3050
VIC
9342 7991
Assay Frequency

Weekly

Activated T Cells and Double Negative T Cells

ADAMTS13 Activity