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Test Code CALR Calreticulin, CALR exon 9 mutation screening

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB2401
NBS code LBC12418
Service code 1035089

Specimen Requirements

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Preferred:

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Processing Requirements

Specimen type: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate

Volume: 3.0 mL (at least 1.0 mL for bone marrow aspirate)

Storage/transport requirements: Ambient or refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Ambient 7 days
Refrigerate 7 days

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction, DNA sequencing, Fragment Analysis

Days and Times Performed

TAT 14 days

Reference Interval

An interpretative report will be provided.

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Genomics Diagnostic Laboratory, 67724384

Useful For

A diagnostic biomarker for patients with suspected myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN)

Update

Last updated 11/06/2026

Test Info

(a)  This test was developed by NUH Laboratory Medicine.

(b) This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.