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HelpOrder Code BRAFD BRAF V600E/V600K Somatic Mutation Analysis, Tumor
Necessary Information
1. A pathology report (final or preliminary) is required and must accompany specimen for testing to be performed.
2. The following information must be included in the report provided.
-Patient name
-Block number-must be on all blocks, slides and paperwork (can be handwritten on the paperwork)
-Date of tissue collection
-Source of the tissue
Specimen Required
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Tissue block
Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block.
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Tissue slide
Slides: 1 Hematoxylin and eosin stained and 5 unstained
Collection Instructions: Submit 1 slide stained with hematoxylin and eosin and 5 unstained, nonbaked slides with 5-micron thick sections of the tumor tissue.
Useful For
Therapy selection for patients with cancer (eg, melanomas that may respond to BRAF inhibitors, colon cancers that may not respond to EGFR inhibitors)
Aiding in the diagnosis/prognosis of certain cancers (eg, hairy cell leukemia, papillary thyroid cancers, and association with aggressiveness)
Aiding in determining risk for Lynch syndrome (eg, an adjunct to negative MLH1 germline testing in cases where colon tumor demonstrates MSI-H and loss of MLH1 protein expression)
This test is not intended as a screening test to identify cancer.
Additional Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLIRV | Slide Review in MG | No, (Bill Only) | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
When this test is ordered, slide review will always be performed at an additional charge.
For more information see Lynch Syndrome Testing Algorithm.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (ddPCR)
Reporting Name
BRAF V600 Somatic Mutation Analysis, TumorSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Reject Due To
| Specimens that have been decalcified (all methods) Specimens that have not been formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded Bone marrow in EDTA |
Reject |
Method Description
Droplet digital polymerase chain reaction-based assay to detect the presence of the BRAF V600E and BRAF V600K alterations.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
81210
88381-Microdissection, manual
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.
Genetics Test Information
This test evaluates tumor DNA for the presence of BRAF V600E or V600K mutations in patients with cancer and can be used to determine if these patients are candidates for targeted therapies.
Specimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required