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Test ID MCLBP MayoComplete Liquid Biopsy Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Cell-Free DNA


Ordering Guidance


This test is not a prenatal screening test. For prenatal screening, consider QUAD1 / Quad Screen (Second Trimester) Maternal, Serum.

 

Multiple oncology (cancer) gene panels are available. For more information see Hematology, Oncology, and Hereditary Test Selection Guide.



Shipping Instructions


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

2. Specimens are viable for 7 days when collected using the Streck Black/Tan Top Tube Kit.



Necessary Information


Paperwork (pathology report, oncology request form, or similar document) that indicates the cancer diagnosis must be provided. Testing may proceed without this information; however, it aids in providing a more thorough and accurate interpretation of results. Ordering providers are strongly encouraged to provide the information and send with the specimen.



Specimen Required


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

Container/Tube: Streck Cell-Free DNA (cfDNA) 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 BCT tubes will be accepted for analysis. Whole blood will be processed to produce platelet-poor plasma before cfDNA isolation.


Secondary ID

614939

Useful For

As an alternative to invasive tissue biopsies to assist in tumor profiling for diagnosis, predicting prognosis, and identifying targeted therapies for the treatment and management of patients with solid tumors

 

As an alternative to invasive tissue biopsies for assessment of microsatellite instability status

Specimen Type

Whole blood

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole blood Ambient (preferred) 7 days Streck Black/Tan top
  Refrigerated  7 days Streck Black/Tan top

Reject Due To

Whole blood collected in tubes other than Streck Cell-Free DNA tubes Reject

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

7 to 10 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

81463

Forms

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