Prothrombin (G20210A) Mutation
The Prothrombin (G20210A) Mutation arises from a single missense mutation [G to A] at position 20210 of the prothrombin gene on chromosome 11. The presence of the mutation is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis.
| Tube | 03 (EB) - EDTA Blood |
|---|---|
| ID | 12675 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | Usually performed as part of a full thrombophilia screen with an assay that also detects Factor V Leiden Mutation. |
| Turn Around | 7 days |
| Send to | Specialist Coagulation Chancellor / Lincoln Wing Link Corridor Pathology Block 32 St James University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF |
| Contact | https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology-2/specialist-laboratory-medicine-slm/specialist-coagulation/?stage=Stage |
| Collection Con | EDTA - minimum of 0.5 mls. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Results normally reported as "Not Detected" (wild type), "Heterozygous" or "Homozygous" |
| Units | Descriptive report |
| Telepath | F2MJ |
| ICE Codes | LF2M |
