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
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
DNA Bait Capture; Long Range Polymerase Chain Reaction; Next Generation Sequencing
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes