ATM
Methodology
Molecular
Test Description and clinical significance
Genes
ATM (exons 2-63)
Disease:
CLL (of prognostic value for FCR treatment response), endometrial cancer, bladder cancer, melanoma, intestinal cancer, and stomach cancer, lung adenocarcinoma, colon adenocarcinoma, prostate adenocarcinoma, and breast invasive ductal carcinoma, ovarian cancer
Deep next generation sequencing of gene panel. ATM serine/threonine kinase (ATM) is a gene that encodes a protein that is a member of the PI3/PI4-kinase family. The protein functions as a cell cycle checkpoint kinase and regulates multiple downstream effectors.
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)
81408 or 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.
