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Test CPT Codes

81219

Test Type

Hematopathology

Test Disease

Myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN)

Test Technology

Molecular

Clinical Utility

Diagnostic, Monitoring

Test Specimen

Whole Blood:

• Minimum of 4 mL required

• Lavender-top (EDTA) tubes required

Bone Marrow:

• 1-2 ml Bone Marrow required

• Lavender-top (EDTA) tubes required

• Maintain specimen at room temperature

• Provide % blast in sample submitted

Viability Time: (WB, BM)

• DNA based tests: ambient 1week, refrigerated 1 week

• RNA based tests: ambient 1 hour, refrigerated 48 hours

Test Storage

• Label specimen with patient's name and date of birth

• Complete requisition form with necessary information

• Local Clients call KSL Diagnostics at 1.800.960.1080 to schedule a pickup

• Ship samples at room temperature (do not freeze or flx)

Rejection Criteria:

• Frozen or Fixed blood or bone marrow

• Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA or sodium heparin

• Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimen

Turnaround Time (TAT)

3-7 days (PB, BM)