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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use to assess for the presence of TPSAB1 copy number variants. Consider in individuals with confirmed or suspected systemic mastocytosis or mast cell activation syndrome. TPSAB1 variants may also be associated with serum tryptase at or above 8 ng/mL, severe allergic reactions, recurrent anaphylaxis, skin flushing and pruritis, itching, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or other connective tissue abnormalities, severe postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome or other systemic venom reactions, gastroparesis, irritable bowel syndrome, dysautonomia, sleep disruption, and other systemic immediate hypersensitivity reactions.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is not New York state approved. There are no New York state-approved laboratories available. Submit a Non-Permitted Laboratory Request Form (NPL) to the NYDOH prior to collection of specimen. If NPL is approved by NYDOH, and sample is received at ARUP, testing will be performed.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Whole blood or bone marrow in lavender (EDTA) preferred. Also acceptable: Green (sodium heparin)
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
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 TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Plasma, serum, FFPE tissue blocks/slides, or fresh or frozen tissue. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA (purple) or sodium heparin (green). Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR)
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Varies
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
10-14 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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