KRAS Mutation Analysis
Test Code16510
CPT Codes 81275, 81276<br />
Preferred SpecimenFormalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block
Minimum Volume3 mL whole blood • 1 mL bone marrow aspirate • 4 unstained charged (+) slides
Other Acceptable Specimens5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube • 3 mL bone marrow aspirate submitted in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube • 8 unstained charged (+) slides
InstructionsSubmission of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue is the preferred sample type. Other sample types listed are acceptable for testing. For submission of paraffin block, another preferred specimen type, tissue source and block ID are required on the requisition form. A pathology report must be submitted.
Whole blood: Follow standard whole blood collection procedures. Collect 3-5 mL whole blood in an EDTA tube. Record sample type, collection time and date onto tube and requisition form.
Bone marrow collection: The notation of sample type, collection time and date onto the tube and requisition form is required. Ship sample at refrigerated temperature or room temperature. Ship immediately to maintain stability.
Do not reject specimens. Send to laboratory for screening.
Transport TemperatureRoom temperature
Specimen StabilityFormalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue/slides
Room temperature: 5 years
Refrigerated: 5 years
Frozen: Unacceptable
Whole blood and bone marrow
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
MethodologyNext Generation Sequencing
FDA StatusThis test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup ScheduleSet up: Daily; Report available: 7 days
Clinical SignificanceActivating KRAS mutations can be found in human malignancies with an overall frequency of 15-20%, including 25-35% of lung adenocarcinomas, 60-90% of malignant tumors of the pancreas, 30-45% of colorectal carcinomas, and 18-30% of hematopoietic neoplasms of myeloid origin. KRAS proteins have been shown to influence proliferation, differentiation, transformation, and apoptosis by relaying mitogenic and growth signals into the cytoplasm and the nucleus. Mutations leading to an amino acid substitution at positions 12, 13, 61 and 146 of KRAS are the most common in naturally occurring neoplasms. The presence of KRAS mutation in most tumor types is associated with adverse prognosis as well as resistance to receptor tyrosine kinase-directed targeted therapies, including against EGFR. KRAS, along with others, is an emerging biomarkers in NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer) and other tumor types. Currently, in NSCLC the KRAS G12C mutation is prevalent in approximately 13% of patients and represents nearly half (44%) of all KRAS mutations. Investigational agents targeting KRAS G12C are currently in clinical trials.
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