BRAF V600 mutation analysis-12365

Test info

  
BRAF V600 mutation analysis
  
12365
  
LAB12365
  
BRAF
  
v-raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B1
  
  • Identification of melanoma patients eligible for Vemurafenib treatment
  • Diagnostic, prognostic and possible therapeutic information for other types of tumors such as lung, colon, thyroid and brain

 

Specimen

  
Tumor specimen
  

Specimen should be formalin-fixed prior to embedding in paraffin.

  

Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue block

  

Molecular Medicare billing request

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.

  

Ambient

  
  • Samples fixed by means other than formalin fixation, such as B+, will not be accepted.
  • Decalcified bone specimens will not be accepted as this process degrades DNA.

Performance

  
AHL - Molecular Diagnostics: D
  
Varies (weekly)
  
5 - 7 days
  

Cobas 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test (IVD, Roche)

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

An interpretative report will be included

  

Detection of a point mutation most commonly resulting in a V to E change at codon 600.

Billing

  
This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.
  
81210
  
Yes
  

Medical necessity

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.

Molecular Medicare billing request

Tracking

  
08/08/2012
  
05/15/2024
  
01/15/2024