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Test Code Billings Clinic: 8854 CEPBA Mutation Analysis, PCR

Performing Laboratory

NeoGenomics Laboratory

Useful For

CEBPA mutations are found in 10-18% of acute myeloid leukemia normal karyotype cases, and in about 40% of AML with 9q deletion occurring within a non-complex karyotype (AML_NK).

 

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Requirements

  • Do not centrifuge
  • Send sample refrigerated. Use a refrigerated cold pack for transport.
  • Make sure cold pack is not in direct contact with the specimen.
  • DO NOT FREEZE

Submit 1 or both of the following specimens:

 

Bone Marrow

Send 2 - 3 mL of bone marrow aspirate in an EDTA tube (purple top).

 

Whole Blood

Send 2 - 3 mL of peripheral blood in an EDTA tube (purple top).

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday - Friday, by 3 pm

Test Classification and CPT Coding

81403 – Molecular pathology procedure, Level 4; MPL, exon 10 sequence

 

LOINC Code Information

Reporting Name LOINC Code
CEBPA Mutation Analysis In process