Test Code CALR Calreticulin, CALR exon 9 mutation screening
Laboratory Code
LAB2401
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL (at least 1.0 mL for bone marrow aspirate)
Specimen Stability
7 days, ambient or refrigerated
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction, DNA sequencing
Days and Times Performed
TAT 14 days
Reference Interval
An interpretative report will be provided.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
A diagnostic biomarker for patients with suspected myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN)
Service Code
1035089
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025
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.