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PAM50 Breast Cancer Intrinsic Classifier : 2004700

Mnemonic: BRST TYPE

Methodology:	Quantitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed:	Varies
Reported:	12-14 days
Specimen Required:	Collect: Tumor tissue. Specimen Preparation: Formalin fix (10% neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Protect from excessive heat. Ship in cooled container during summer months. . Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated. Remarks: Surgical report requested. Direct punches may be required to complete testing. Client will be contacted for permission if a direct punch is required. Tissue block will be returned after testing. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens with less than 75 percent tumor. Frozen specimens. Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®) or heavy metal fixatives (B-4 or B-5). Decalcified specimens. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable

Interpretive Data:	Refer to report. Refer to Statement B under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
Note:	For more information see aruplab.com/PAM50.
CPT Code(s):	83907 Lysis; 83891 Isolation; 83902 Reverse transcription; 83898 x55 Amplification; 83912 Interpretation and report - Additional CPT code modifiers may be required for procedures performed to test for oncologic or inherited disorders.
Cross References:	Bioclassifier (PAM50 Breast Cancer Intrinsic Classifier), Breast Cancer (PAM50 Breast Cancer Intrinsic Classifier)

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