Methodology
Molecular
Test Description and clinical significance
Genes
PIK3CD (exons 21-24)
Disease:
Endometrial cancer, intestinal cancer, stomach cancer, lung adenocarcinoma, glioblastoma multiforme, Congenital Lipomatous Overgrowth, Vascular Malformations, and Epidermal Nevi
Deep next generation sequencing of gene panel. Phosphatidylinositol-4, 5-bisphosphate 3-kinase, catalytic subunit delta (PIK3CD) is a gene that encodes a protein that function in the immune response and the phosphorylation of inositol lipids. Missense mutations, nonsense mutations, silent mutations, and frameshift insertions are observed in cancers.
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.
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