Thrombophilia Screen II, Inherited
Use
Inherited thrombophilia screening to detect genetic predisposition to thrombosis by evaluating Factor II and/or Factor V mutations to assess risk of venous thromboembolism.
Special Instructions
Draw blood in a light blue‑top tube containing 3.2% sodium citrate. Mix by gentle inversion 3–4 times. Centrifuge 15 minutes at 1500 g within one hour of collection. Remove plasma avoiding buffy layer; re‑centrifuge to obtain platelet‑poor plasma. Freeze immediately and transport on dry ice. Submit a separate, frozen vial for each special coagulation assay ordered.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen
Plasma
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
plastic vial
Collection Instructions
Draw blood in a 3.2% sodium citrate light blue‑top tube. Centrifuge within one hour, remove plasma avoiding buffy layer, re‑centrifuge to obtain platelet‑poor plasma, freeze immediately.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 14 days frozen |