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NPM1 Type A, Quantitative

Tube Type

Test ID LAB5678
EPIC Order
NPM1, QUANTITATIVE TYPE A
CPT Codes 81310, G0452
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine:

2 mL blood/lavender EDTA or 1.0 mL lavender EDTA tube for Bone Marrow: See Additional Information under Comments section

Extracted RNA (frozen -80˚C) is accepted from a CLIA-approved laboratory.

Availability Routine: Weekly; no Weekends/Holidays
Turnaround Time 10 days
Reference Range No amplifiable NPM1 mutant transcripts by Q-rt PCR
Comments
Please Call Laboratory 984-974-1825 with questions. Laboratory hours are 6:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday. For Friday collections, specimens must be received in the laboratory by 1:00pm.
Prompt delivery of the sample is essential due to the instability of RNA.
Additional information:

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 20, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514