BRAF Mutation Analysis with Reflex (Client 55258)

Test Code

10083CP

Includes

If BRAF Mutation Analysis is Negative, MLH1 Methylation will be performed at an additional charge.

Preferred Specimen

1 block Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue

Minimum Volume

Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue: 1 block • Whole blood: 3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

6 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Instructions

Do not reject specimens, send to laboratory for screening. For submission of paraffin block, tissue source and block ID are required on the requisition form. A pathology report must be submitted. For whole blood in EDTA specimens, sample type, collection time and date should be entered on tube and requisition form. Ship samples immediately to maintain stability.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue
Room temperature: 5 Years
Refrigerated: 5 Years
Frozen: Unacceptable
Whole blood
Room temperature: 72 Hours
Refrigerated: 72 Hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

See individual assays

Methodology
See individual assays

Setup Schedule

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Clinical Significance

See individual assays

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.