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.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state 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

Methodology

Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection

Performed

Mon-Sat

Reported

1-4 days

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