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MPL codon 515 Mutation Detection by Pyrosequencing, Quantitative : 2005545
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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 or bone marrow. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma or 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: The test will detect and quantify MPL codon 515 mutation, including W515K and W515L.
CPT Code(s): 81402, G0452