Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
Citrated PlasmaFactor V Leiden and Prothrombin G20210A Mutation (PCR Analysis)
Specimen Volume
2 x 3.5 mLSpecimen Transport
Standard transport to laboratory.Sample Preparation
Samples for any coagulation tests must be filled to the black fill line indicated on the sample tube. Any sample filled above or below this level will be rejected and a repeat sample will be required
Turnaround Time
10 daysSample Stability
4 hours from venepunctureGeneral Information
Note: For external requests please click Here for Coagulation Disorders request form. Please complete all information fully
Notes
Requests are sent to Heartlands Hospital Birmingham for analysis
(please note a single EDTA or Citrate sample can be used for this assay)
Reference Range
Provided by referral laboratory