Test Details
Mnemonic
IDHMF
Ordering Code
3600097
CPT-4 Code(s)
81120, 81121
Specimen Information
Collect
Tumor tissue
Specimen Preparation
Send formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue. Send tissue block or 4 unstained 5-micron slides. Tissue block will be returned after testing. Please include pathology report.
Minimum Volume
3 slides
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Fixative other than formalin, decalcified specimens, less than 25% tumor, DNA extracted by a non-CLIA lab, DNA extracted without a corresponding circled H & E slide
Stability
Tissue Block:
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes