Pathology Test Details

Item	Details
Laboratory	PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA : Molecular Haematology PathWest FSH - WA
Test Name	CALR Mutation screen
Genes Tested	CALR
Test Description	CALR mutation screen is performed on JAK2 V617F negative cases of suspected essential thrombocythaemia or primary myelofibrosis.
Method	PCR and Capillary Electrophoresis +/- sequencing for detection and charactarisation.
Test Type	single
Comment
Test Accreditation	Included In NATA Scope
Clinical Context	Somatic mutation
Sample Required	4ml EDTA Peripheral blood, or 1-4ml EDTA bone marrow
Turn Around Time	7 days
Medicare Rebate	No Medicare rebate
Pathology Test Last Edit Date	3/07/2017 11:39:53 AM 03-Jul-2017

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