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Lung Cancer Panel
Test Code901824
CPT Codes
81235, 81275, 81276, 88271 (x4), 88274, 88360<br /> Restricted Client Code
Includes
Lung Cancer Mutation Panel (EGFR, KRAS, ALK)
Lung Cancer (NSCLC) ROS1 (6q22) Rearrangement, FISH
PD-L1 Lung (Pembrolizumab), IHC
Lung Cancer (NSCLC) ROS1 (6q22) Rearrangement, FISH
PD-L1 Lung (Pembrolizumab), IHC
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block submitted in IHC Specimen Transport Kit
Instructions
Specimen MUST be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin. Fixation between 6 and 48 hours is recommended. State any other type of fixative used. Pathology report must accompany paraffin block or slides. Information required in this report include: Physician identification, specimen identifiers (case and block number), specimen site and type, tissue processing used (routine or microwave), type of fixative, time and duration of fixation, pathologic diagnosis. Ship at room temperature. DO NOT FREEZE.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 years
Refrigerated: 5 years
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 years
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Cytology cell block • Decalcified specimens • Fixatives other than formalin • Baked or melted slides • Previously stained slides • Cytospins • Lung cancer specimens are the only acceptable tissues type, other tissue types submitted will be rejected
Methodology
See individual tests
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
See individual tests
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
