Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for MPL Gene (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
11th November 2024	Request Group	MPL	MPN
	MBS rebatable	No	Yes
	Registration Instructions	Haematology registrar / Haematologist approval prior to dispatch	Haematology registrar / Haematologist approval prior to dispatch This test is now part of MPN NGS, and is no longer available as a single gene mutation testing.

Alternative Names:

Myeloproliferative Leukaemia Virus Oncogene

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

MPN

Specimen Types:

Blood
Bone Marrow

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Liase with the haematology Registrar before collection. Can be stored at 4C for upto 3 days.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature