Test Details

Mnemonic

BRCAP

Ordering Code

3400510

CPT-4 Code(s)

81162

Specimen Information

BRCA1 sequencing, BRCA1 Deletion/Duplication BRCA2 Sequencing, BRCAZ Deletion/Duplication, Comprehensive interpretation

Collect

Lavender EDTA

Specimen Preparation

Send 4.0 mL whole blood room temperature. Send report of results for family member with known BRCA mutation.

Alternate Specimen

ACD

Minimum Volume

5.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Rejection Criteria

Clotted whole blood

Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

DNA Bait Capture; Long Range Polymerase Chain Reaction; Next Generation Sequencing
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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