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Test Code Billings Clinic: 8857 KRAS Mutation Analysis, PCR

Performing Laboratory

NeoGenomics Laboratory

Useful For

The therascreen® KRAS RGQ PCR Kit is a real-time qualitative PCR assay used on the Rotor-Gene® Q MDx instrument for the detection of seven somatic mutations in the human KRAS oncogene, using DNA extracted from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue.

 

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Requirements

  • Send sample refrigerated.
  • Use a refrigerated cold pack for transport.
  • Make sure cold pack is not in direct contact with the specimen.
  • DO NOT FREEZE

Submit 1 or both of the following specimens:

 

Preferred

Send 2 formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) blocks containing tumor tissue from the most recent surgery or biopsy

 

Acceptable Alternative

Send 6 - 8 unstained slides at 10 μm thickness, plus accompanying H&E slide.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday - Friday, by 3 pm

Test Classification and CPT Coding

81275

G0452-26

 

LOINC Code Information

Reporting Name LOINC Code
KRAS Mutation Analysis In process