KIT Mutation (D816V) For Mast Cell Disease
Label Mnemonic: KITMAST
Epic code: LAB7567
Order form: Laboratory Requisition
Supply order: Supply Order Form
Billing: Billing Policies
CPT code: 81273
Specimen(s):
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Collection Medium:
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
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
Turn Around Time:
2-7 days upon receipt at reference laboratory.
Interpretive Data:
Refer to report.
Methodology:
Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction
Sample Processing:
Pink tube is sent as whole blood, no processing necessary.
Label tube with two Full patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place coolant packs on top of specimen in Styrofoam container to maintain refrigerated temperature.
CPT Code:
81273
Zcode:
Z006N