Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
Combination therapy melanoma-BRAF; Metastic melanoma BRAF; bioMerieux BRAF
Specimen Type
Tissue
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Genetic Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block
Container Type
Paraffin Embedded Tissue Block
Collection Instructions
Paraffin-embedded tissue containing less than 50% tumor cell will undergo microdissection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Indefinite; Refrigerated: Indefinite; Frozen: Unacceptable
Processing Instructions
Indicate Histology Specimen ID and source of specimen in comments.
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to collection for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81210
Revised
10-06-17
Initials
SL