Methodology
Direct Sequencing
Synonyms
V600e
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
3-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-5 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue is also acceptable. A pathology report must be submitted.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=72 Hours (Indefinite for Paraffin embedded tissue); Refrigerated=72 Hours (Indefinite for Paraffin embedded tissue); Frozen=Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood or 1 mL Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
If sending a formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue, a pathology report must be submitted with specimen.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
81210
Revised
02-23-20
Initials
SL