Glioma Expanded NGS Panel
| Abbrev Code: | GLIEXP | ||
| Order Code: | LAB8113 | Order Name: | Glioma Expanded NGS Panel |
| Synonyms: | MGMT; Glioblastoma; GBM; Central Nervous System (CNS) | ||
| Methodology: | Fixed tissue slides | ||
| CPT Codes: | 81445 x1, G0452 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported in 10-14 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Fixed samples: Include block number for testing. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Fixed tissue slides |
| Optimal Volume: | 5 unstained slides (10 microns thick) and 1 H&E slide (10 microns thick ) fixed tissue. |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 5 unstained slides (10 microns thick) and 1 H&E slide (10 microns thick ) fixed tissue. |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | Tissue: Decalcified tissue; fixatives other than formalin used. Samples containing less than 10% tumor will not be tested. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze. |
| Stability: | Do not refrigerate or freeze. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Molecular Diagnostics (UMMC-East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | See interpretive report. |
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