Oncotype Breast Cancer Assay/Oncotype DX

Test Code

AP BRSTCA

Preferred Specimen

FFPE

Minimum Volume

Tumor size >0.5 cm (5 mm)

Other Acceptable Specimens

15 serial unstained slides cut at 5µm

Instructions

See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Tissues processed in fixatives other than formalin

Report Available

7-10 Days

Clinical Significance

Analyzes the activity of specific genes in a tumor to help determine the likelihood of breast cancer returning and whether chemotherapy will be beneficial.

Performing Laboratory
Exact Sciences
301 Penobscot Drive
Redwood City, CA 94063

Additional Information
Oncotype Breast Cancer Assay/Oncotype DX

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.