Test Code CALX CALR Mutation Analysis, Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN), Reflex, Varies
Reporting Name
CALR, Gene Mutation, Exon 9, ReflexPerforming Laboratory

Useful For
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a chronic myeloproliferative disorder
Evaluating mutations in CALR in an algorithmic process for the MPNR / Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, JAK2 V617F with Reflex to CALR and MPL, Varies
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see MPNR / Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, JAK2 V617F with Reflex to CALR and MPL, Varies.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Fragment Analysis
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see MPNR / Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, JAK2 V617F with Reflex to CALR and MPL, Varies.
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
Blood and Bone Marrow: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Varies | Varies | 7 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Paraffin embedded bone marrow aspirate clot or biopsy blocks, slides, paraffin shavings Moderately to severely clotted |
Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see MPNR / Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, JAK2 V617F with Reflex to CALR and MPL, Varies.
An interpretive report will be provided.
Interpretation
An interpretation will be provided under the MPNR / Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, JAK2 V617F with Reflex to CALR and MPL, Varies.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
7 to 10 daysTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
81219-CALR (calreticulin) (eg, myeloproliferative disorders), gene analysis, common variants in exon 9
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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CALX | CALR, Gene Mutation, Exon 9, Reflex | 77174-1 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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36998 | Final Diagnosis | 22637-3 |