Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

03/29/2022

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

FVLMA

Ordering Code

3400370

CPT-4 Codes(s)

81241

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

F5LM

Ordering Code

3000306

CPT-4 Codes(s)

81241

Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Legacy Code
F5LM
Normal Example Report
Abnormal Example Report

Specimen Information

Collect

Lavender EDTA

Specimen Preparation

Send 5.0 mL whole blood.

Alternate Specimen

None

Minimum Volume

3.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Rejection Criteria

serum, plasma, heparinized whole blood, tissue, specimen previously tested

Stability

Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Reference Range

Wild Type F5
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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