BRAF Gene Mutation Analysis

Message

Submit 1 of the following specimens following standard collection procedures: Blood collected in a Green NaHep or Lavender EDTA tube. Bone marrow collected in a Green NaHep or Lavender EDTA tube. Tissue in formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue block8 unstained positively charged slides

Test Code

LAB12983 QBRAF

Alias/See Also

QBRAF

CPT Codes
81210

Includes

@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@

Instructions

Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Send original tube. Do not freeze. Do not reject specimens, send to testing laboratory for screeningBlood specimens should be shipped immediately after collection. Draw date is required to determine the stability of the sampleFor submission of paraffin block, tissue source and block ID are required on the requisition form. A pathology report must be submitted. Minimum Testing Volume: 3.0 mL Whole blood1.0 mL Bone marrow4 unstained positively charged slides Transport Temperature: FFPE and slides: AmbientWhole blood and bone marrow: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: Testing laboratory determines Refrigerated : Testing laboratory determines Frozen: N/A

Report Available

8-Days

Clinical Significance

1230171332

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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