ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0051517: BRAF V600E Mutation in Thyroid by PCR, Paraffin |
| Test Mnemonic: BRAF-THY | |
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Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring Analysis
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 10-12 days |
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Collect: Tumor tissue.
Transport: Paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissue block at 20-25°C. Protect paraffin block from excessive heat. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Include surgical pathology report. Remarks: Only tissue that is clearly tumor (established by histological criteria) should be tested. Unacceptable Conditions: Samples fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®) or fixatives containing heavy metals should not be submitted. Stability: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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Refer to report. This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83907 Lysis; 83896 x2 Nucleic Acid Probes; 83898 Amplification; 83912 Interpretation and report. Additional CPT code modifiers may be required for procedures performed to test oncologic or inherited disorders. |