Test Name
KIT (D816V) Mutation by PCR, Paraffin
Test Code
M KIT P*
Associations
Mastocytosis, Seminoma, Human systemic mast cell disease
KIT D816V Mutation Detection by PCR for Gleevec Eligibility in Aggressive Systemic Mastocytosis (ASM) is an in vitro diagnostic test intended for qualitative polymerase chain reaction (P
CPT Codes
81273
Turnaround Time
10 days
Specimen Requirements
Whole Blood: Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL) Bone Marrow: Transport 3 mL bone marrow. (Min: 1 mL)
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated.
Storage & Handling
Ship refrigerated only.
Causes for Rejections
FFPE tumor tissue. Fresh Tissue. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Description
Aids in the diagnosis of mastocytosis. Provide prognostic and predictive information for tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy planning.
