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KRAS Mutation Detection : 0040248

Mnemonic: KRAS

Methodology:	Polymerase Chain Reaction/Pyrosequencing
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	10-12 days
Specimen Required:	Collect: Tumor tissue. Transport: Paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissue block, or 5 unstained 5µm slides at 20-25°C. (Min: 3 slides) Protect paraffin block from excessive heat. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Include surgical pathology report. Unacceptable Conditions: No tumor in tissue. Frozen specimens and specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®) Stability: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Acceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Interpretive Data:	Refer to report. Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.
CPT Code(s):	88381 Microdissection; 83907 Lysis; 83898 Amplification; 83904 Sequencing; 83912 Interpretation and report - Additional CPT code modifiers may be required for procedures performed to test oncologic or inherited disorders.

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