Ordering Recommendation
Aids in the diagnosis of mastocytosis. Provides prognostic and predictive information for tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy planning.
Mnemonic
KITD816V Q
Methodology
Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR)
Performed
Varies
Reported
2-9 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Whole blood or bone marrow in lavender (EDTA) preferred. Also acceptable: Green (sodium heparin)
Specimen Preparation
Whole Blood: Do not freeze. Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)
Bone Marrow: Do not freeze. Transport 3 mL bone marrow. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma, serum, FFPE tissue blocks/slides, or fresh or frozen tissue. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA or sodium heparin. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
81273
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3002961 | KIT QNT, Source | 31208-2 |
3002962 | KIT D816V Variant Allele Frequency | 81258-6 |
3002963 | KIT D816V Mutation by PCR | 88519-4 |
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Aliases
- allergy
- Asp816Val
- C-KIT
- CKIT
- D816V
- KIT exon 17
- systemic mastocytosis
KIT (D816V) Mutation by ddPCR, Quantitative