2 - 7 days
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MLABEL
W515A Mutation
W515K Mutation
W515L Mutation
MPL Mutation Detection
MPLMUT
S505N Mutation
MPLMD
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Test Overview
Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with Capillary Electrophoresis
MPL gene mutations occur in cases of primary myelofibrosis (PMF) and essential thrombocythemia (ET) at a frequency of ~10% and 3% respectively. Testing for MPL mutations may aid in the diagnosis of these myeloproliferative neoplasms. MPL mutations are usually found in cases that test negative for the JAK2 V617F mutation, although a small number of patients have been reported with both mutations. This test will qualitatively detect MPL mutations (W515L, W515K, W515A, and S505N) in peripheral blood or bone marrow with a sensitivity down to 5% mutant allele.
Interpretive report provided.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect blood or bone marrow in a lavender top tube. Refrigerate and send intact blood or bone marrow specimen within 48 hours of collection. Fresh cell suspensions in RPMI should be refrigerated and sent, preferably within 48 hours. Frozen cell suspensions – preferably frozen with 1 hour of collection – may also be sent frozen on dry ice.
Collect blood or bone marrow in a lavender top tube. Refrigerate and send intact blood or bone marrow specimen within 48 hours of collection. Fresh cell suspensions in RPMI should be refrigerated and sent, preferably within 48 hours. Frozen cell suspensions – preferably frozen with 1 hour of collection – may also be sent frozen on dry ice.