ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Reflex Panel : 2007418
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Additional Technical Information
  


Mnemonic: MPD RFLX

Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction/Pyrosequencing
Performed: Varies
Reported: 2-14 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) OR bone marrow (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze. Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL) OR 3 mL bone marrow. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Interpretive Data: Refer to report

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
Note: If JAK2 V617F is reported as "Not Detected," then JAK2 Exon 12 Mutation Analysis by PCR will be added. Additional charges apply. If JAK2 Exon 12 is reported as "Not Detected," then MPL codon 515 Mutation Detection by Pyrosequencing will be added. Additional charges apply.
CPT Code(s): 81270, if reflexed add 81403, if further reflexed add 81402