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NextGen Sequencing Lung Panel (Major)

Alias/Synonym: NGS Lung Major

CPT Code: 81450

Includes:
ALK, BRAF, EGFR, ERBB2, KRAS, MET, PIK3CA, RET, TP53
Specimen Type, Preferred:
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue
Specimen Type, Alternate:
Sample Quantity, Preferred:
1 Block
8 Slides
Sample Quantity, Minimum:
1 Block
5 Slides
Transport Container:
Paraffin block
Unstained slides
Transport Temperature:
Room temperature
Collection Instructions:
Charged slides should be cut at 4-5 microns thick.
Specimen Stability:
Room temperature: Indefinite
Rejection Criteria:
Frozen
Clinical Significance:
Detects mutations of clinical significance related to lung cancer.
Limitations:
This test is designed to detect gene mutations only. It is not intended to detect copy number changes or gene rearrangements.
Turnaround Time:
10-14 day(s)
Reference Ranges:
Cutoff value % based on assay sensitivity