BRAF Mutation Analysis, Formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue block and 10 unstained 5-10 μM slides at 20-25°C and an H&E slide of the tissue

BRAF Mutation Analysis

Epic Lab Code:	LAB1588
Order Form:	A-1a Molecular Pathology/Diagnostics or Epic Req

Molecular Pathology
6004 BT GH
384-9568

Specimen:

Formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue block and 10 unstained 5-10 μM slides at 20-25°C and an H&E slide of the tissue

Minimum:

Tumor cells more than 50% of the total tissue and greater than 10mm² in surface area on the block.

Rejection Criteria:

Specimens fixed in B5 fixative or that have been decalcified will not be accepted. Tumor specimens containing less than 50% tumor cells or are less than 10mm² in area may be unacceptable.

Testing Schedule:

Weekly

Turn Around Time:

7-10 working days

Reference Range:

Negative

Comments:

Order Code: BRAF

To aid in the diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma. BRAF testing is generally not available on a STAT basis. However, expedited testing can be arranged by contacting the Molecular Pathology Laboratory at 384- 9568.

Methodology:

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) followed by Sequencing

CPT Code:

83907, 83904, 83898, 83890, 83912