CPT Code(s): 81272
Ordering Recommendation: Targeted KIT sequencing is recommended for individuals with acute myeloid leukemia with either t(8;21) or inv(16) to help determine prognosis.
Synonyms: KIT, exons 8 and 17, AML, acute myeloid leukemia, KIT proto-oncogene, receptor tyrosine kinase, CBF-AML, Core binding factor acute myeloid leukemia.
Methodology: Sanger sequence analysis. The KIT cDNA reference sequence used is NM_000222.2.
Performed: Monday through Friday
Reported: 14 days