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Test Code PTGENE; SQ: PTGENE Prothrombin Gene Variant

Performing Laboratory

ITXM

 

ITXM Test Code: 557V

 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 1 yellow ACD tube preferred.  EDTA or Citrate also acceptable.

 

 

Drawn at Hospital:

  1. Draw 1 ACD tube
  2. Specimen to remain whole blood at room temperature

 

Drawn at Offsite location:

  1. Draw 1 ACD tube
  2. Specimen to remain whole blood at room temperature

 

Special Test Instructions: ACD tube is stable for 72 hours; EDTA or Citrate 48 hours.

 

Day(s) Set Up

Batch tested once weekly
Average:  5-7 days
Max:  14 days

St Clair Hospital Test Code

PTGENE

Methodology

Invader assay from Third Wave Technologies is a linear signal amplification system for directly detecting and quantifying gene-specific sequences in complex mixtures of nucleic acids. Employs FRET detection format for increased sensitivity.