Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Calreticulin Gene Mutation (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Calreticulin Gene Mutation (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
11th November 2024	Request Group	CRG	MPN

Calreticulin Gene Mutation (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

CALR gene

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

MPN

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A dedicated specimen tube is required for all genetic tests.

Can be stored at 4C for up to 3 days

Must be approved by Haem Registrar before being sent.

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples

Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

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Calreticulin Gene Mutation (Sendaway Test)