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MPL codon 515 Mutation Detection by Pyrosequencing, Quantitative
Test Information:	May be useful when essential thrombocythemia or idiopathic myelofibrosis is suspected in JAK2 V617F-negative individuals.
Test Details
Test Code:	9020
Special Notes:	Samples received will be tested by ARUP.
Technical Information
Methodology:	Polymerase Chain Reaction/Quantitative Pyrosequencing
Gene Name:	MPL
Protein Name:	Myeloproliferative Leukemia Virus Oncogene

Sample & Shipping Information
Test Requisition:	Tumor Analysis
Specimen Type:	Bone Marrow
Requirements:	Draw bone marrow in an EDTA (purple-top) tube(s) and send 5 mL (Min: 1 mL).
Shipping Conditions:	Ship at refrigerated temperature in an insulated container by overnight courier. Specimen should arrive in the laboratory within 24 hrs of collection. Do not heat or freeze. Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma or serum. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens. Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Specimen Type:	Whole Blood
Requirements:	Draw whole blood in an EDTA (purple-top) tube(s) and send 5 mL (Min: 1 mL).
Shipping Conditions:	Ship at refrigerated temperature in an insulated container by overnight courier. Specimen should arrive in the laboratory within 24 hrs of collection. Do not heat or freeze. Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma or serum. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens. Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Billing Information
Turn Around Time:	7 - 12 days
List Price:	*For Insurance or Institutional Prices, please call.
CPT Codes:	81402x1

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