Test Code NPM NPM1 Mutation Analysis (Blood)
Additional Codes
n/a
Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood
Rejection Criteria
Inappropriate anticoagulant and >72 hours
Clinical Indications
May be used to monitor low level residual disease in acute
myeloid leukemia (AML) patients.
Test Components
Detects NPM1 insertion mutations in Exon 11
Methodology
Next Generation Sequencing
Test Includes
Detects NPM1 insertion mutations in Exon 11
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Volume
3 mL
Turnaround Time
Not Available
Test Usage
May be used to monitor low level residual disease in acute
myeloid leukemia (AML) patients.
Synonyms
NPM
Offsite Collection Instructions
Send within 24 hours or Refrigerate/ send within 72 hours
UCMC Collection Instructions
Send within 72 hours
Test Limitations
Copy number alterations will not be detected. Assay
sensitivity
is 0.2% MAF
(one mutant molecule in a
background of 500 normal molecules).
Fee Code
376540-30081310
STAT Turnaround Time
Not Available
Container/Tube
Lavender top
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Special Instructions
Send within 72 hours
Day(s) Performed
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
No
CPT
81310
Method Name
Next Generation Sequencing
Reference Values
Interpretative report
Reject Due To
Inappropriate anticoagulant and >72 hours
Pediatric Volume
1 mL
Transport Instructions
Send within 24 hours or Refrigerate/ send within 72 hours
Synonyms/Key Search Words
NPM