MPN reports are fully integrated within APEX and are available electronically via TRAK. For samples sent from out with NHS Lothian, reports will be returned to the requesting department.
TurnAround Times
Tests
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TurnAroundTimes
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JAK2 V617F
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21 days
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CALR
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28 days
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MPL
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EXON12
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Factor V Leiden Mutation (R506Q)
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21 days
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Prothrombin Gene Mutation (G20210A)
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Quality Assurance
The MPN service carries accreditation to international standard ISO15189:2012. All investigations are subject to rigorous Internal Quality Control (IQC) measures and the laboratory participates in the following External Quality Assurance (EQA) schemes:
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UK NEQAS JAK2 p.Val617Phe (V617F) Mutation Status ProgrammeUK
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NEQAS Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) Gene Panels Pilot Study (Not Accredited)
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UK NEQAS Molecular Genetics of Thrombophilia.