KIT Mutation (D816V) For Mast Cell Disease
| Label Mnemonic: | KITMAST |
| Epic code: | LAB7567 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Collection Medium:
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| Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA) |
Minimum:
Whole Blood - Do Not Freeze
Preferred Minimum: 5 mL in pink top tube
Absolute Minimum: 1 mL in pink top tube
Bone Marrow - Do Not Freeze
Preferred Minimum: 3 mL in pink top tube
Absolute Minimum: 1 mL in pink top tube
Preferred Minimum: 5 mL in pink top tube
Absolute Minimum: 1 mL in pink top tube
Bone Marrow - Do Not Freeze
Preferred Minimum: 3 mL in pink top tube
Absolute Minimum: 1 mL in pink top tube
Rejection Criteria:
Plasma, serum, FFPE tissue blocks/slides, or fresh or frozen tissue, DNA extracted by a non-CLIA certified lab. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA or sodium heparin. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Testing Schedule:
DNA isolation: Sun-Sat
Assay: Varies
Assay: Varies
Turn Around
Time:
2-7 days upon receipt at reference laboratory.
Interpretive Data:
Refer to report.
Methodology:
Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction
CPT Code:
81273