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Test ID BRAFB Cell-Free DNA BRAF V600, Blood

Secondary ID

65100

Useful For

An alternative to invasive tissue biopsies for the determination of BRAF V600E and V600K alterations

 

Identification of patients with cancer who are most likely to benefit from targeted therapies

 

This test is not intended for serial monitoring of patients with cancer or as a screening test to identify cancer.

Specimen Type

Whole blood


Ordering Guidance


This test is not a prenatal screening test.



Shipping Instructions


1. Samples should be transported at ambient temperature or refrigerated (4° C)

2. Samples are viable for 7 days in the Streck Black/Tan Top Tube Kit (T715)



Specimen Required


Supplies: Streck Black/Tan Top Tube Kit (T715)

Container/Tube: Streck Cell-Free DNA blood collection kit

Specimen Volume: Two 10-mL Streck Cell-Free DNA blood collection tubes

Additional Information: Only blood collected in Streck Cell-Free DNA tubes will be accepted for analysis. Whole blood will be processed to produce platelet-poor plasma before cfDNA isolation.


Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole blood Ambient (preferred) 7 days
  Refrigerated  7 days

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Day(s) Performed

Varies

Report Available

5 to 10 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

81210

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.