Pancreaseq®

Test Code

18579

CPT Codes
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠0313U<br>Restricted Client Code

Preferred Specimen

600 uL of pancreatic cyst fluid collected in plastic screw-cap vial

Minimum Volume

200 uL

Instructions

Take one vial containing 600 uL of stabilization fluid and clearly mark the vial with a typed label containing at least two patient identifiers.

Place the pancreatic cyst fluid sample (200-600 uL) into the vial. After collection, secure the tube cap and invert several times to mix the collected sample.

Store the collected sample as follows:
No longer than 3 hours at room temperature (+15° to +25° C)
No longer than 24 hours at +2° to +8° C, i.e. in a refrigerator
Up to 12 months at -15° to -25° C, i.e. in a freezer

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 3 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 1 year

Methodology
Next Generation Sequencing

Setup Schedule

Set up: Varies; Report available: 8-11 business days after receipt

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

PANCREASEQ® GC is a unique molecular test that utilizes revolutionary advances in pancreatic tumor genetics and sequencing technology to distinguish major types of pancreatic cystic lesions and predict their malignant potential to allow for the most optional patient management.

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.