- YBRAF
BRAF Mutation
Specimen:
Test Code
YBRAF
Specimen Name
BRAF Mutation
Collect
Parrafin embedded formalin fixed tissue; Bone Marrow Aspirate
Submit
Paraffin embedded formalin fixed tissue block, or 5 Unstained slides- 10µm thick with ≥20% tumor (with one adjacent H&E). Minimum volume: 5mmX5mm area if tissue is 100% tumor; 10mmX10mm if tissue is 50% tumor
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
Paraffin blocks with ≤10% tumor. Tissue fixed in heavy metal fixative or decalcified tissue.
Heparin, NaHep (green-top) tubes.
Heparin, NaHep (green-top) tubes.
Stability
Transport blocks at room temp, in summer months when hot, transport block on cold packs.
Refrigerate peripheral blood and bone marrow aspirate.
Methodology
Pyrosequencing
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
11-15 days
CPT Codes
- 81210
Components
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Additional Information
The test is currently validated and recommended for mutation detection in colorectal adenocarcinomas, melanomas and papillary thyroid cancer.
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