MPL codon 515 Mutation
Label Mnemonic: MPLBM
Epic code: LAB8119
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery
Molecular Pathology
6240 RCP
384-9568
Specimen(s):
Bone Marrow Aspirate
Collection Medium:
Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA)
Minimum:
Adults: 3 mL bone marrow aspirate. Testing requires a dedicated collection tube.
Testing Schedule:
Weekly
Turn Around Time:
7-10 days upon receipt
Reference Range:
Mutation not detected
Comments:
MPL exon 10 coding sequence is amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequenced in both directions using next generation sequencing. The reference sequence with which this patient's DNA sequence is compared is NM_005373.1. The test will detect codon 505 and 515 mutations.
Methodology:
Massively parallel next generation sequencing on DNA
CPT Code:
81479