Test Name
Melanoma NGS
Test Code
M MELAN NGS
Synonyms
BRAF, KIT, NRAS
CPT Codes
81210, 81272, 81311
Turnaround Time
10 days
Specimen Requirements
Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded tissue block 3 slides (3-5 uM) per marker on adhesion glass NOTE: Include a surgical pathology report with the sample
Specimen Stability
Indefinite at ambient temperature (18-25°C)
Storage & Handling
Ship ambient. Protect from extreme temperature with an ice pack. Separate ice pack from specimen
Causes for Rejections
Insufficient DNA content; Inadequate fixation; Improper labeling
