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HelpTest Code 5422724 MELANOMA BRAF
Test ID
1236000006
Specimen Requirements
| Collection Requirements | Specimen Type: Formalin fixed paraffin tissue on slides, whole
blood Preferred Collection Volume: 10-micron unstained section, 5 slides Collection Instructions: Please contact Molecular Diagnostics lab at 214-645-7057 for more instruction. Specimen Handling: FNA cell blocks should have >25% tumor cells. Whole blood: ACD yellow top tube is preferred or EDTA purple top tube is acceptable. Fresh specimens must be received in lab within 2 days of collection. Refrigerated (not frozen) samples must be received in lab within 3 days of collection. At least 20% tumor cells are required. Rejection Criteria: Mercury-based fixative (B-5) FFPE specimens. Unstained FFPE sections without corresponding H&E section. Heparinized specimens. FFPE with low % tumor cells. Decalcified bone tissue. Please contact Molecular Diagnostics at 214-648-0960 or log onto Veripathlabs.com for more detailed information. For after hours, weekends and holidays, please contact the person on call at 214 786 3127. |
| Shipping / Handling Instructions | Corresponding pathologist’s report must accompany specimen. Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) unstained slides: 5 unstained sections, each 10-microns thick, corresponding H&E stained 5-micron section required; no mercury based (B-5) fixation |
Container Type
| Laboratory | Container | Default | Temperature | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOCENTER LAB | STERILE CONTAINER | Yes | ||
| BIOCENTER LAB | SHORT DRAW PURPLE-EDTA | |||
| BIOCENTER LAB | YELLOW-ACD A | |||
| BIOCENTER LAB | AP SLIDES |
Performing Section
BIOCENTER LAB: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS
Components
| Component Name | Component ID | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| MOLDX_MELANOMA_BRAF_FINAL | 1230002404 | |
| MELANOMA BRAF INTERPRETATION | 1230001170 | |
| MELANOMA BRAF DISCLAIMER | 12300002444 | |
| MOLDX MELANOMA BRAF SIGNATURE | 12300002500 |