MPL

MPL Mutation Analysis

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3592

Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube or green top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen Type:

Whole blood, bone marrow or cell pellet

Preferred Volume:
3-5 mL whole blood or 1-2 mL bone marrow
Minimum Volume:
3 mL whole blood or 1 mL bone marrow
Collection Procedure:

Indicate the date and time of collection on the test request form.

Specimen Processing:

Enter the source in the MLAB prompt.

Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:

If the specimen is to be stored prior to shipment, store refrigerated.

Unacceptable Condition:

Samples that are frozen, leaking, grossly hemolyzed, clotted, or quantity not sufficient for analysis will be rejected.

CPT Codes:

81338 - MPL Mutation Analysis (EAP 30021347)

Method:
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing

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