Indicator Explainer
KIT Gene
This gene plays a role in cellular hematopoiesis and differentiations. Mutations in the gene are associated with several diseases, including acute myelogenous leukemia, gastrointestinal tumors, and mast cell disease.
This page explains what the indicator is and how results are interpreted in general terms. Reference ranges depend on the laboratory, the method, and your own situation — no single “normal value” applies to everyone. This page is health information, not a diagnosis. For symptoms, treatment, or urgent concerns, contact a healthcare professional.
When it is tested
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C18609. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-19. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Reading results
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — KIT Gene (C18609)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C18609. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Molecular study of KIT gene that is related to drug resistance in chronic myeloid leukemia patients. — J Genet Eng Biotechnol, 2026-07-20 (PMID 42749439; literature)
- Pangenome-based association testing between a structural variant located upstream of the KIT gene and head depigmentation across a diverse panel of cattle breeds. — Genet Sel Evol, 2026-02-26 (PMID 41749082; literature)