Solid Tumor Mutation Panel by Next Generation Sequencing
| CPT Code(s): | 81445 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Tumor tissue. Specimen Preparation:Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Protect from excessive heat. Transport block and/or slides in a tissue transport kit (RDL supply #47808) available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474.Resections: 8 unstained 5-micron slides. (Min: 5 slides)Small biopsies: 15 unstained 5-micron slides. (Min: 10 slides) Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Stability:Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible. |
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