BRCAssure Comprehensive Panel (BRCA1 and BRCA2)
Order Name
BRCA Comp Pnl
Test Number: 6907511
Revision Date 12/10/2024
Test Number: 6907511
Revision Date 12/10/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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BRCAssure Comprehensive Panel (BRCA1 and BRCA2)
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Massively Parallel Sequencing |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 7 mL ( 3 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 7 mL ( 3 mL) | Whole Blood | ACD Solution A or B (Yellow Top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 2 | 2 mL (0.5 mL) | Saliva | Oragene Dx saliva kit | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | BRCAssure® Comprehensive Panel Notes: 7 mL whole blood, 2 mL saliva Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR yellow-top (ACD) tube OR Oragene DX 500 saliva collection kit. Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Specimen Collection: Blood draw; saliva collection Stability: Room temperature: Whole blood: 14 days; Saliva: 60 daysRefrigerated: Whole blood: 30 daysFrozen: Do NOT Freeze. Special Instructions: A BRCAssure® clinical questionnaire should be submitted with specimens. Contact CMBP genetics services at 800-345-4363 to coordinate testing. To order Oragene Dx 500 saliva collection kits using PeopleSoft No. 87917, or contact your local Labcorp branch supply department. Causes for Rejection: Frozen whole blood; serum; leaking tube; clotted blood; grossly hemolyzed specimen; incorrect anticoagulant; saliva collection in incorrect container. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 min prior to saliva sample collection. See Oragene Dx 500 saliva kit for detailed instructions. BRCAssure® Physician Brochure BRCAssure® Patient Brochure Clinical Questionnaire for Hereditary Cancer BRCAssure® Technical Summary |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 18 - 21 days |
| Clinical Use | aka: BRCA1/2 NGS Sequencing and Del/Dup |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 485030 |
| Notes | Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary. |
| CPT Code(s) | 81162 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |