MELANOMA, BRAF V600 MUTATION, Cobas®

Test Details

Mnemonic

BRAFM

Ordering Code

3435040

CPT-4 Code(s)

81210

Specimen Information

Collect

Tissue

Specimen Preparation

Send formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block with surgical pathology report.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Stability

Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (Cobas®)

Reference Range

Not detected

Performing Laboratory

Quest SJC

New York DOH Approval Status

Yes

Turnaround Time

4 - 6 days

Performed

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Z Code(s)

ZB794

Legacy Code

BRAFM

Example Report

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Interface Map for BRAFM

Test Name	Ordering Code	Result Code	Component Name	LOINC Code	AOE Prompt
Melanoma, BRAF V600 Mutation Cobas	3435040
		3435050	Source	31208-2	Yes
		3435055	Block/Specimen ID	Not available	Yes
		3435060	BRAF V600 Mutation	58415-1	No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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