Methodology
Next Generation Sequencing
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tues, Thurs
Standard TAT
3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-6 mL Whole Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue submitted in paraffin embedded tissue block is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable.
Test Volume Required
6 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone marrow
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood or 1 mL Bone marrow
Included Tests
TP53 Exons 4,5,6,7,8,9 targeted mutation analysis
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for Outpatients. OK to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
81352
Revised
8/30/24 cas
Initials
SA