Ordering Recommendation

Acceptable initial test to detect activated protein C resistance due to a factor V Leiden variant. Preferred test is APC Resistance Profile with Reflex to Factor V Leiden (0030192).  However, Factor V Leiden (F5) R506Q Mutation (0097720) is the preferred initial test for individuals with supratherapeutic concentrations of heparin, direct thrombin inhibitors, Factor Xa inhibitors, extreme factor V deficiency, or lupus anticoagulants with markedly prolonged baseline clotting times.

Methodology

Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection

Performed

Mon-Sat

Reported

1-4 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lt. blue (sodium citrate). Refer to Specimen Handling at aruplab.com for hemostasis/thrombosis specimen handling guidelines.

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 1.5 mL platelet-poor plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum. EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen at -20°C: 3 months; Frozen at -70°C: 6 months

Reference Interval

2.0 or greater

Interpretive Data

Ratios less than 2.00 suggest APC resistance. This method uses factor V deficient plasma; therefore, APC resistance due to a nonfactor V mutation will not be detected. Extreme factor V deficiency or presence of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) may cause an unreliable ratio.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

85307

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0030127 APC Resistance Panel 13590-5
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Aliases

  • Activated Protein C Resistance
  • APCR
  • Factor V Leiden Functional Assay
  • Protein C Resistance
APC Resistance Profile