Prothrombin mutation analysis (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Diagnostic Genetics

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HMG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

4684

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

All samples should be forwarded to LabPlus at room temperature within 24hours.

Synonyms

Prothrombin Variant (G20210A) Analysis,
Factor II Mutation Analysis,
Prothrombin Mutation Analysis,
Prothrombin Variant Analysis,
Clot

Turnaround Time

18 days

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Pre-testing Requirements

Put the sample in the Molecular Haematology box with numbers. Room temperature. Do not spin.

Last updated: 27/03/2026