REF MISC
CALR Mutation Analysis
Synonyms:
Calreticulin
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Required Patient Info:
Patient must be JAK2 Negative, or have pathologist approval to send.
Container Type:
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or green-top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood, bone marrow, or cell pellet.
Preferred Volume:
3-5 mL whole blood or 1-2 mL bone marrow.
Minimum Volume:
3 mL whole blood or 1 mL bone marrow.
Specimen Processing:
Specimen should arrive at the referral laboratory within 48 hours of collection.
Store and Transport:
Ship room temperature.
If specimen is stored before shipment, store refrigerated.
If specimen is stored before shipment, store refrigerated.
Stability:
Stable room temperature or refrigerated for 72 hours.
Unacceptable Condition:
Samples that are frozen, leaking, grossly hemolyzed, clotted, or quantity not sufficient for analysis will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
81219
Method:
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR); capillary electrophoresis.