Lung squamous cell carcinoma targeted NGS panel

Alphabetical Test listing

Lung squamous cell carcinoma targeted NGS panel-Pathology add-on

Test name:

Test number:

Pathology add-on

Abbreviation:

FOCUS

Alternate names:

Hot Spot Mutations
Next Generation Sequencing
Oncomine Focus Assay

Tests included:

BRAF
NTRK1
NTRK2
NTRK3

Useful for:

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.

Limitations:

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

Specimen type:

Tumor tissue

Transport container:

Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block

Alternate transport container:

Cytology slide

Required forms/information:

Molecular Medicare billing request

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

Reason for rejection:

Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Improper storage
Interfering substances
Slides broken beyond repair

Performing lab:

AHL - Molecular Diagnostics: D

Days set up:

Varies

TAT:

10 business days

Method:

Next Generation Sequencing

Reference ranges:

No variations detected

Clinical information:

Fusion coverage table

Mutation coverage table

Preauthorization:

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

CPT codes:

81210 - BRAF NGS
81194 - NTRK 3 Genes NGS

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

Other billing information:

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

Date created:

12/07/2020

Revised date:

01/08/2021

Review date:

04/01/2021