NRAS Mutation Detection by Pyrosequencing
Order Name
NRAS
Test Number: 6905089
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 6905089
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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NRAS Mutation Detection, Pyrosequencing
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Polymerase Chain Reaction/Pyrosequencing | 21719-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | Tissue | Paraffin Block | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 5 Slides (3 Slides) | Tissue | Glass Slides with Holder | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Collect: Tumor tissue. Include surgical pathology report. Tissue block will be returned after testing. Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Protect from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or 5 unstained 5 micron slides. (Min: 3 slides). Transport block and/or slide(s) in a tissue transport kit. Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer) or heavy metal fixatives (B-4 or B-5). Decalcified specimens. Stability: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 10-12 days |
| Notes | Reference Lab: Tricore Test Code: MDNRAS Please submit Pre-Authorization form when the patient has United Healthcare insurance. |
| CPT Code(s) | (Pre-Authorization Required) 81311, G0452 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |