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Idylla Cancer Mutation Test
MessagePerformed in Cytogenetics/Molecular Genetic Laboratory (617-636-5841)
Test Code
BRAF
Alias/See Also
BRAF gene panel analysis
Biocartis Idylla
Biocartis Idylla
CPT Codes
81210
Preferred Specimen
FFPE tissue (curl) from unstained tissue, solid tumors only
H&E slide
H&E slide
Minimum Volume
tumor cell content >= 50% neoplastic cells
tissue curl size >= 50mm2 x 5 um or 25 mm2 x 10 um
tissue curl size >= 50mm2 x 5 um or 25 mm2 x 10 um
Instructions
Testing ordered by TMC case pathologist. FFPE curl and H&E slide will be made inhouse by Histology Lab unless provided.
H&E slide required to assess tumor cell content.
H&E slide required to assess tumor cell content.
Transport Container
RNAse free micro nunc tubes
Transport Temperature
2-25 degrees Celsius
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
- Insufficient amount of curl material
- Insufficient tumor cell content
- Curl obtained from stained tissue
- Curl cut > 60 days prior to testing
Setup Schedule
Curls will be processed Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
Clinical Significance
Gene panel analysis is designed to identify actionable mutations for colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and melanoma, among other solid tumor types.
