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Lab Test Dictionary

PIK3CA Mutation Analysis (16897)

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)


Synonyms

PI3K; Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase; p11alpha; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase

Specimen Type

Tissue

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Tuesday and Friday

Standard TAT

3 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue block

Container Type

Paraffin Embedded Tissue Block


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: Indefinite; Refrigerated: Indefinite; Frozen: Unacceptable


Comments

Insurance authorization required prior to outpatient collection. MJ approval required for inpatients.


CPT Codes

81404


Revised

07-10-17

Initials

SL