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Test Code PTENB PTEN - Next-Generation Sequencing, Blood

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: PTEN NGS BLOOD
Sunquest Order Code: PTENB
Epic Px Code: LAB3083

Specimen Collection Type

Blood: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, 3.0 mL (Minimum 0.5 mL).

Minimum Collection Volume

Blood: 0.5 ml

Additional Information / Notes

Useful as a prognostic marker in colorectal cancers, lung cancers and brain cancers. PTEN variants have also been detected in hematopoietic and lymphoic malignancies.

Reference Range

An interpretive report will be provided

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

An interpretive report will be provided

Rejection Criteria

Frozen, severely hemolyzed, or clotten specimen.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

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

Specimen Stability

Blood: 96 hrs at 4°C.

Day(s) Performed

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

Performing Lab - Department

Clinical Molecular Oncology Laboratory

CPT Code

81321

LOINC Code

N/A

Test Alias

N/A