Test Details
Mnemonic
IDHMD
Ordering Code
3600387
CPT-4 Code(s)
81120, 81121
Specimen Information
Collect
Tumor tissue
Specimen Preparation
Send formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue. Send tissue block or 8 unstained 5-micron slides. Protect form excessive heat. Tissue block will be returned after testing.
Please include pathology report.
Please include pathology report.
Minimum Volume
5 slides
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Fixative other than 10 percent neutral buffered formalin, decalcified specimens (except in EDTA),
less than 20 percent tumor
less than 20 percent tumor
Stability
Tissue Block:
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Massively Parallel Sequencing
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
No