C-KIT Mutation Detection PCR Test
Short Name: C-KIT Mutation Test
Also known as: KIT Mutation Detection, CD117 Mutation Test
C-KIT Mutation Detection PCR Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹7,500. Uses PCR on Whole blood samples. Results in 10 to 12 working days from sample receipt. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SULOCHANA HEMCHANDRA HOLLA
Consultant Medical Geneticist · Reg: 8532
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To detect mutations in the C-KIT gene for early diagnosis of associated cancers, inform prognosis, and guide personalized treatment strategies such as targeted therapy.
- Test Code
- 324
- Price
- ₹7,500
- Sample Type
- Whole blood
- Result Time
- 10 to 12 working days from sample receipt
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- PCR
Sample Collection
Complete and submit the Genomics Clinical Information Requisition Form (Form 20). Ensure no specific dietary restrictions unless advised by a doctor.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
A healthcare professional will draw blood from a vein in your arm using standard venipuncture procedures.
Report Delivery
Store the blood sample at refrigerator temperature (2-8°C) and ship promptly. Do not freeze the sample.
Timeline: 10 to 12 working days from sample receipt
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To detect mutations in the C-KIT gene for early diagnosis of associated cancers, inform prognosis, and guide personalized treatment strategies such as targeted therapy.
How to Prepare
- Collect 4 mL (minimum 2 mL) of whole blood in a Lavender top (EDTA) tube
- Label the tube correctly with patient details
- Ship refrigerated within the stability period to maintain sample integrity
- Include the duly filled Genomics Clinical Information Requisition Form (Form 20)
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SULOCHANA HEMCHANDRA HOLLA — MBBS, MD (Medical Genetics) · Reg. No. 8532
"Early detection of C-KIT mutations can guide targeted therapy, improving outcomes in cancer management."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Sample received without proper identification or requisition form
- Hemolyzed, clotted, or insufficient volume samples
- Samples stored at incorrect temperatures (e.g., frozen or room temperature)
- Expired or damaged collection tubes
Understanding Your Results
If you experience persistent symptoms like abdominal pain, skin changes, fatigue, or unexplained weight loss; if test results are abnormal; or for follow-up on cancer treatment plans.
Limitations
- ⚠This test may not detect all possible C-KIT gene mutations
- ⚠Results should be correlated with clinical findings and other diagnostic tests
- ⚠False negatives can occur in rare cases due to technical limitations
- ⚠The test does not provide information on cancer stage or metastasis
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor pain or bruising at the blood draw site
- ●Rare risk of infection or dizziness
- ●No significant long-term risks associated with the test itself
Interfering Factors
- ●Hemolyzed or lipemic blood samples may affect test accuracy
- ●Improper storage temperature (samples must be refrigerated, not frozen)
- ●Insufficient sample volume or incorrect container type
- ●Presence of contaminating substances in the sample
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