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 Recent changes for Factor V Leiden

Recent changes for Factor V Leiden

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
17th September 2025
Laboratory

Referred Test

Haematology

29th August 2025
External Laboratory

Dorevitch Pathology

Method

Results:  Dorovitch Pathology: Genomic Diagnostics (ph. 9918 2020).

Factor V Leiden

Alternate names:
Factor V Leiden mutation, FV-PCR, FVL
Laboratory:
Haematology
Test Code:
F5L
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Please collect a separate tube for this test. Do not remove lid, and avoid contamination of samples.

This test is a PCR assay for the detection of Factor V nucleotide substitution R506Q causing activated Protein C Resistance.

Minimum Adult Volume:
4 mL
Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
1 weeks

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20user%20Form%20LIS.pdf

CLICK HERE for Consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

Printable Pathology request form https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/2025%20A5%20referral%20slip_2%20pages.docx

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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