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MPL codon 515 Mutation Detection by Pyrosequencing, Quantitative : 2005545

Mnemonic: MPL

Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction/Quantitative Pyrosequencing
Performed: DNA isolation: Sun-Sat
Assay:
Varies
Reported: 7-12 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Bone marrow, plasma, or serum. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Frozen specimens. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Interpretive Data: Refer to report

Refer to Statement B under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
Note: The test will detect and quantify MPL codon 515 mutation, including W515K and W515L.
CPT Code(s): 83891 Isolation; 83898 Amplification; 83904 Sequencing; 83912 Interpretation and report - Additional CPT code modifiers may be required for procedures performed to test for oncologic or inherited disorders.
 
 

 

 

 
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