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
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.