• KIT
• PDGFRA
• BRAF

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) for the detection of alterations in solid tumors is critical for cancer care as these findings can direct the optimal use of targeted therapies for patients.

If blocks more than 5 years old are submitted for testing, extraction will be attempted, but if insufficient RNA/DNA is retrieved, testing will be cancelled

Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block

Cytology slide

Molecular Medicare billing request

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medical billing request form along with the sample.

• Complete and submit the form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance for Molecular testing performed
• All information requested is required in order for your request to be completed

Ambient

• Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
• Wrong container (anticoagulant or solution)
• Improper blood/anticoagulant ratio
• Delay in transport
• Improper storage
• Inappropriate timing of collection
• Interfering substances
• Leaking container
• Slides broken beyond repair

Next Generation Sequencing

No variations detected

Fusion coverage table

Mutation coverage table

Medical necessity

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medical billing request form along with the sample.

• Complete and submit the form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance for Molecular testing performed
• All information requested is required in order for your request to be completed

Molecular Medicare billing request