Methodology
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Synonyms
Myeloid NGS Panel MDS
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Thursday
Standard TAT
10-14 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-5 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 14 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Frozen; Clotted
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Included Tests
ASXL1, ATM, BCOR, CBL, CEBPA, CSF3R, CUX1, DNMT3A, ETNK1, ETV6, EZH2, FLT3, GATA2, IDH1, IDH2, IKZF1, JAK2, KRAS, NF1, NPM1, NRAS, PHF6, PTEN, PTPN11, RUNX1, SETBP1, SF3B1, SRSF2, STAG2, STAT3, STK11, TET2, TP53, U2AF1, WT1 and ZRSR2 genes.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
81450
Revised
04-02-21
Initials
SL