MELANOMASEQ

MELANOMASEQ

Test Code

36914
81210, 81311, 81272
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CPT coding may differ dependent on payer rules which may impact prior authorization testing.
Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
36914
81210, 81311, 81272
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CPT coding may differ dependent on payer rules which may impact prior authorization testing.
Please direct any questions regarding CPT coding to the payer being billed.
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

MELANOMASEQ - Disease-specific solid tumor panel intended to aid the oncologist in prioritizing standard of care therapy and clinical trial choices for patients with advanced stage melanoma.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

  • BRAF, NRAS, KIT

Methodology

Next Generation Sequencing

Assay Category

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by med fusion. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
BRAF, NRAS, KIT

Methodology

Next Generation Sequencing
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by med fusion. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

Paraffin-embedded tissue collected in a formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block or
Core needle biopsy (4-6 aspirates, 18 gauge needle preferred) or
Fine needle aspirate or
Malignant fluid in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block

Alternative Specimen(s)

10 formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded unstained, positively charged, unbaked 5 micron sections in slide holder

Collection Instructions

Specimen to be tested must contain a minimum of 20% tumor

Transport Container

Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Indefinitely
  • Refrigerated: Indefinitely
  • Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Decalcified tissue specimen

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
Paraffin-embedded tissue collected in a formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block or
Core needle biopsy (4-6 aspirates, 18 gauge needle preferred) or
Fine needle aspirate or
Malignant fluid in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block
10 formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded unstained, positively charged, unbaked 5 micron sections in slide holder
Specimen to be tested must contain a minimum of 20% tumor
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue block
Room temperature
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Decalcified tissue specimen
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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