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Lab Test Dictionary

TP53 Somatic Mutation, Prognostic (16515X)

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); Sequencing


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

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


Comments

Insurance authorization required prior to draw for Outpatients. MJ approval required for Inpatients.


CPT Codes

81351


Revised

08-16-22

Initials

SA