REF MISC
C-Kit Mutation, Liquid Tumor
Synonyms:
cKIT Exon 17 & Exon 8
D816V
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) or green top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood or bone marrow
Preferred Volume:
3-7 mL whole blood or 1-2 mL bone marrow
Minimum Volume:
3 mL whole blood or 1 mL bone marrow
Store and Transport:
Maintain specimen at room temperature. Refrigerate if stored prior to shipment.
Unacceptable Condition:
1. Frozen specimen
2. Gross hemolysis
3. Clotted blood specimen
4. Insufficient quantity of specimen for analysis.
CPT Codes:
81272
Method:
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing