Prothrombin G20210A Mutation |
| Alternative Names: | Prothrombin Gene
PT Gene
G20210A
PTGM |
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| Laboratory: | Human Molecular |
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| Test Code: | PT GENE |
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| Registration Instructions: | Test is Prothrombin Gene Mutation. G20210A.
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| Specimen Types: | Blood |
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| Container Types: | |
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| Adults Volume or Mass: | 3 mL |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | For identification of carriers of inherited venous thrombophilia. General population screening and routine screening before prescribing oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy are not recommended. Test should only be requested by a practioner skilled in genetic counselling of thrombophilia. The significance of a polymorphism in an unaffected individual is uncertain. |
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| Processing Instructions: | Do Not Centrifuge
Store at 4'C |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | Room Temperature |
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| Assay Frequency: | Fortnightly |
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| External Laboratory: | Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service |
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| External Transport Instructions: | Send at 4'C with Ice Pack |
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