Test Code KITVS KIT Asp816Val Mutation Analysis, Varies
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Peripheral blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collections Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send specimen in original tube.
3. Label specimen as blood.
Specimen Stability: Ambient (preferred) 7 days/Refrigerate 7 days
Specimen Type: Bone marrow
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collections Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.
2. Send specimens in original tube.
3. Label specimen as bone marrow.
Specimen Stability: Ambient (preferred) 7 days/Refrigerate 7 days
Specimen Type: Extracted DNA from blood or bone marrow
Container/Tube: 1.5- to 2- mL tube
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as extracted DNA from blood or bone marrow and provide indication of volume and concentration of DNA.
Specimen Stability Information: Frozen (preferred)/Refrigerated/Ambient
Forms
Hematopathology Patient Information (T676) in Special Instructions
Secondary ID
607981Special Instructions
Method Name
Allele-Specific Oligonucleotide Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reporting Name
KIT Asp816Val Mutation Analysis, VSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
Blood, Bone Marrow: 1 mL
Extracted DNA: 50 mcL at 20 ng/mcL
concentration
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Varies | Varies |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Moderately to severely clotted Bone marrow biopsies Paraffin-embedded bone marrow clots Paraffin-embedded tissue Slides Paraffin shavings | Reject |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided indicating the mutation status as positive or negative.
Performing Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
81273
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
KITVS | KIT Asp816Val Mutation Analysis, V | In Process |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MP055 | Specimen Type | 31208-2 |
607982 | Interpretation | 69047-9 |
607983 | Signing Pathologist | 19139-5 |