Methodology
Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR)
Synonyms
Asp816Val; C-KIT; CKIT; KITD816V Q
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
2-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-5 mL Whole Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube
Collection Instructions
Whole blood or bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: No specified; Refrigerated: 7 Days (Preferred); Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Plasma, serum. FFPE tissue blocks/slides, or fresh or frozen tissue; Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA or sodium heparin; Clotted; Grossly hemolyzed specimens
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit whole blood or bone marrow refrigerated with daily Apollo Courier pick-up.
Comments
Ok to send on inpatients. Outpatients require insurance auth.
CPT Codes
81273
Revised
1/4/24
Initials
SA