Ascent assesses chromosome arm-level and focal losses and gains via low-pass whole genome sequencing (LP-WGS) of tumor-derived nucleic acid in CSF to help inform the diagnosis and management of confirmed or suspected primary and secondary CNS malignancies.

This order is for ABSI and AHCI providers only

Sterile vial/container

Collect specimen in clean, leak proof container

Send ambient overnight (same day is preferred)

Sterile vial/container

Belay Diagnostics test requisition

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 (preferred) - 24 hours

Refrigerated - 3 days

Frozen (-80 °C) - Indefinitely

If unable to ship same day, store refrigerated (ship ambient)

Samples submitted in tubes intended for blood

Low-pass whole genome sequencing

See report

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