VistaSeq® RET Comprehensive Analysis

Alphabetical Test listing

VistaSeq® RET Comprehensive Analysis-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Familial Cancer testing
Hereditary Cancer testing
Inherited Cancer testing
Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC)
MEN2
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, type 2
Parathyroid
Pheochromocytoma

Tests included:

RET Gene

Useful for:

This assay is intended for patients with a history consistent with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, type 2

Specimen type:

Whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 10mL

Volume:

10 mL

Minimum volume:

7 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion, 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 10mL

Alternate collection container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Alternate collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix by inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Alternate transport container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Required forms/information:

A hereditary cancer clinical questionnaire should be submitted with all specimens

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) - 60 days

Refrigerated - 60 days

Performing lab:

LabCorp (483472); R-NX

TAT:

20 - 28 days

CPT codes:

81406; 81479

Date created:

03/18/2024

Review date:

03/18/2024