Test Code MPLVS MPL Exon 10 Mutation Detection, Varies
Reporting Name
MPL Exon 10 Mutation Detection, VUseful For
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Peripheral blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collections Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send specimen in original tube.
3. Label specimen as blood.
Specimen Stability: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerate
Specimen Type: Bone marrow
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collections Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.
2. Send specimens in original tube.
3. Label specimen as bone marrow.
Specimen Stability: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerate
Specimen Type: Extracted DNA from blood or bone marrow
Container/Tube: 1.5- to 2- mL tube
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as extracted DNA from blood or bone marrow and provide indication of volume and concentration of DNA.
Specimen Stability Information: Frozen (preferred)/Refrigerated/Ambient
Specimen Minimum Volume
Blood, Bone Marrow: 1 mL
Extracted DNA: 50 mcL at 20 ng/mcL
concentration
Testing Algorithm
The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:
Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Diagnostic Approach to Bone Marrow Evaluation
Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Diagnostic Approach to Peripheral Blood Evaluation
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Varies | Varies | 7 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
81339-MPL (myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene, thrombopoietin receptor, TPOR) (eg, myeloproliferative disorder), exon 10 sequence
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MPLVS | MPL Exon 10 Mutation Detection, V | 62948-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MP051 | Specimen Type | 31208-2 |
602600 | Interpretation | 69047-9 |
602601 | Signing Pathologist | 19139-5 |
Clinical Reference
1. Defour JP, Chachoua I, Pecquet C, Constantinescu SN: Oncogenic activation of MPL/thrombopoietin receptor by 17 mutations at W515: implications for myeloproliferative neoplasms. Leukemia 2016; 30:1214-1216. doi: 10.1038/leu.2015.271
2. Pikman Y, Lee BH, Mercher T, et al: MPLW515L is a novel somatic activating mutation in myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia. PLoS Med 2006;3:e270
3. Pardanani A, Levine R, Lasho T, et al: MPL515 mutations in myeloproliferative and other myeloid disorders: a study of 1182 patients. Blood 2006;15:3472-3476
4. Kilpivaara O, Levine RL: JAK2 and MPL mutations in myeloproliferative neoplasms: discovery and science. Leukemia 2008;22:1813-1817. doi: 10.1038/leu.2008.229
Method Description
Genomic DNA is extracted from the blood or bone marrow sample and the MPL exon 10 amplified using standard PCR. The entire exon 10 sequence is obtained using Sanger sequencing with analysis on an automated genetic analyzer.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Analytic Time
5 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Other | Bone marrow biopsies, slides, paraffin shavings, moderately to severely clotted |
Method Name
Mutation Detection in DNA using Sanger Sequencing
Forms
1. Hematopathology Patient Information (T676) in Special Instructions
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.