Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); Sequencing
Synonyms
CKIT
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4096
Lab Test Days
Monday
Standard TAT
7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-6 mL Whole Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Clotted or frozen whole blood or bone marrow
Test Volume Required
6 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
4 mL Whole Blood or 1 mL Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen, and batch sheet.
Included Tests
c-KIT Mutation Analysis, Cell-based; PDGFRA Mutation Analysis; If c-KIT Mutation, cell-based result is not detected, PDGFRA Mutation Analysis will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 81314).
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81272, 81314
Revised
06-10-16
Initials
SL