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

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