Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) Mini Panel - SDL

Test Information

Name: Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) Mini Panel

Code: N5553-QD

Sample Type: EDTA whole blood

Turnaround Time (TAT): 15 days

Preparation & Notes

Preferred Specimen(s) 5 mL whole blood or 3 mL bone marrow collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube Minimum Volume 3 mL whole blood • 1 mL bone marrow Alternate Specimen(s) Whole blood or bone marrow collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube Instructions Because of the critical nature of these specimens, the laboratory will attempt to process all specimens received, regardless of age of specimen. Transport Container EDTA (lavender-top) tube Transport Temperature Refrigerated (cold packs) Specimen Stability Specimen viability decreases during transit. Send specimen to testing lab for viability determination. Do not freeze. Do not reject. Reject Criteria Gross hemolysis • Clotted Methodology Next Generation Sequencing