FBXW7 single gene test
Methodology
Molecular
Test Description and clinical significance
Genes
FBXW7 (exons 6-9)
Disease:
Colorectal adenocarcinoma, Ovarian serous cystadenoma
breast cancer, leukemias, lung adenocarcinoma, skin cancer, and endometrial endometrioid adenocarcinoma
Deep next generation sequencing of gene panel. F-box and WD repeat domain containing 7, E3 ubiquitin protein ligase (FBXW7) is a gene that encodes a member of the F-box protein family.
Specimen Requirements
Collection:
Specimen should contain atleast 0.5 mL of EDTA, citrate (ACD) or Heparinized bone marrow and peripheral blood specimens.
Stability:
96hours/4 to 7 days refrigerated
Unacceptable Conditions:
Specimen submitted is in the incorrect fixative or anticoagulant.Specimen received after the stability date. Gross hemolysis. Frozen specimen. Insufficient specimen. Unlabeled. Left un-refrigerated for an extended period.
Storage & Transport
Blood specimens should be kept at room temperature and preferably received within 96 hours of drawing. Samples that are 4 to 7 days old should be refrigerated
CPT(s)
81479
New York Approved
NO
TAT
7 Days
*The CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only and are based on AMA guidelines The billing party is solely responsible for correct CPT coding.
