Laboratory Medicine Program

Lymphoid Neoplasia: BRAF (p.V600E/K only) (Hairy cell leukemia)
(Hairy cell leukemia, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, Erdheim-Chester)

Clinical Decription:
Mutations affecting the V600 residue of the BRAF gene are found in hairy cell leukemia (HCL). PCR with primers targeting the common p.V600E and p.V600K mutations is performed to diagnose HCL and determine management options.

Method: PCR

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Reference ranges for this test are not available online. However, they are included in all test results. For more information, please call us.

Specimen Type: Peripheral Blood/Bone Marrow/FFPE
Volume: 5 mL (minimum: 2 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: Test will be billed to hospital, laboratory, physician or medical group. See requisitions for the full list of available testing and special instructions.

Testing Schedule(s): Please call

Turnaround Time: None

For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227