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BRAF V600E Mutation Detection in Circulating Cell-Free DNA by Digital Droplet (2013921)

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

ARUP

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Varies

Standard TAT

9-12 days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

20ml Whole Blood

Container Type

(Two) 10mL Cell-Free DNA BCT tubes

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 5 days; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Whole blood collected in non-cfDNA BCT tubes.

Test Volume Required

20ml Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

10ml Whole Blood

Processing Instructions

Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier service for pick up Monday-Friday.

Comments

Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients. Cell-Free DNA Blood Collection Tube/s (ARUP Supply #52358) can be found in send outs cabinet.