Test ID MPNML MPL Exon 10 Sequencing, Reflex, Varies
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see MPNCM / Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, CALR with Reflex to MPL, Varies.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD solution B)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send specimen in original tube.
3. Label specimen as blood.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred) 7 days/Refrigerate 7 days
Specimen Type: Bone marrow
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD solution B)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.
2. Send specimen in original tube.
3. Label specimen as bone marrow.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred) 7 days/Refrigerate 7 days
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 the DNA.
Specimen Stability Information: Frozen (preferred)/Refrigerate/Ambient
Useful For
Aiding in the distinction between a reactive cytosis and a myeloproliferative neoplasm when JAK2V617F testing result is negative
Evaluates for variants in MPL in an algorithmic process for MPNCM / Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, CALR with Reflex to MPL, Varies.
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see MPNCM / Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, CALR with Reflex to MPL, Varies.
Sanger Sequencing
Reporting Name
MPL Exon 10 Sequencing, ReflexSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
Blood/bone marrow: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Varies | Varies |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see MPNCM / Myeloproliferative Neoplasm, CALR with Reflex to MPL, Varies.
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
7 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
81339-MPL (myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene, thrombopoietin receptor, TPOR) (eg, myeloproliferative disorder), exon 10 sequence