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Test Code CALR CALR - Next-Generation Sequencing, Blood

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: CALRETICULIN CALR BLOOD
Sunquest Order Code: CALR
Epic Px Code: LAB8176

Specimen Collection Type

Blood: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, 3.0 mL (Minimum 0.5 mL).

Minimum Collection Volume

Blood: 0.5 ml

Additional Information / Notes

Useful for informing prognosis and discriminating between myeloprofilerative neoplasms (MPNs). This marker is included in JAK2 reflex test orders – for JAK2 reflex testing see test JAK2RB for peripheral blood and JAK2RM for bone marrow aspirate.

Reference Range

An interpretive report will be provided

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

An interpretive report will be provided

Rejection Criteria

Frozen, severely hemolyzed, or clotten specimen.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

Only for additional CMOL testing; additional sample may be required, see test sample requirements and stability.

Specimen Stability

Blood: 96 hrs at 4°C.

Day(s) Performed

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; varies

Performing Lab - Department

Clinical Molecular Oncology Laboratory

CPT Code

81219

LOINC Code

N/A

Test Alias

N/A