Prothrombin Mutation (By DNA PCR)

OHSU Service Code:

102-9041

Lab Section:

Molecular Diagnostic Center

Specimen
Requirements:

6.0 mL whole blood in EDTA vacutainer tube.
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Reference Range:

No mutation.

Critical Values:

Heterozygous or homozygous mutation.

Comments:

Direct detection by PCR of the G20210A mutation in the prothrombin gene that predisposes to familial thrombosis. Call the lab at 503-494-5400 for more details.