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Test Code PIK920 PIK3CA exons 9 and 20 - Next-Generation Sequencing, Non Blood

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: PIK3CA EXONS 9 & 20 NON-BLOOD
Sunquest Order Code: PIK920
Epic Px Code: LAB8213

Specimen Collection Type

FFPE tissue: 5 to 10 slides, each up to 10 ?m thick plus one additional H&E reference slide with tumor tissue marked.

Minimum Collection Volume

FFPE: 5 unstained slides + 1 representative H&E

Additional Information / Notes

Useful for prognosis and molecular stratification of a variety of solid tumor types. PIK3CA exon 9 & 20 is a mutational hotspot in several solid tumors, including breast, colorectal, lung, and endometrial tumors.

Reference Range

An interpretive report will be provided

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

An interpretive report will be provided

Rejection Criteria

FFPE tumor specimen with a tumor percentage < 5 %, or with otherwise inadequate cellular content.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

Only for additional CMOL testing; additional sample may be required, see test sample requirements and stability.

Specimen Stability

FFPE: n/a.

Day(s) Performed

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; varies

Performing Lab - Department

Clinical Molecular Oncology Laboratory

CPT Code

81404

LOINC Code

N/A

Test Alias

N/A