Back to Test DirectoryTN93 : OnkoSight Advanced NGS CEBPA
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
CEBPA by NGS
Methodology:
Genotyping by Next Generation Sequencing
Clinical Utility:
Sequencing CEBPA by NGS for patients with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) to guide therapeutic decision making.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
TN93-5
Turnaround Time:
10 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Bone Marrow - Lavender Top
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow - Lavender Top | 1 | Room Temp |
Collection Instructions:
BML: Place bone marrow into tube, label with patient's name
Storage Transport Instructions:
BML/BMG: Place bone marrow into tube, label with patient's name and date of birth.
GPB/LPB: Place peripheral blood into tube, label with patient's name and date of birth.
If submitting Bone Marrow or Peripheral Blood, 5 ml is required. Alternative specimen: Extracted DNA is acceptable, providing that the isolation of nucleic acid occurs in a CLIA-certified laboratory or a laboratory meeting equivalent requirements as determined by CMS and/or the CAP.
Storage/Transport Instruction: Specimen can be sent either RT or refrigerated.
GPB/LPB: Place peripheral blood into tube, label with patient's name and date of birth.
If submitting Bone Marrow or Peripheral Blood, 5 ml is required. Alternative specimen: Extracted DNA is acceptable, providing that the isolation of nucleic acid occurs in a CLIA-certified laboratory or a laboratory meeting equivalent requirements as determined by CMS and/or the CAP.
Storage/Transport Instruction: Specimen can be sent either RT or refrigerated.
Alternative Specimen:
Bone Marrow - Green Top, Peripheral Blood - Green Top, Peripheral Blood - Lavender Top, Bone Marrow DNA
Billing:
CPT Codes:
81218 x 1
CPT Code Disclaimer
CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only. Accuracy of CPT presented should be validated prior to consideration for billing.
CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.
