BRAF Mutational Analysis
Indication
To identify activating point mutations in the kinase domain of BRAF, an oncogene that is frequently mutated in many human malignancies including melanoma, colorectal cancer (CRC), papillary thyroid cancer, and lung cancer. BRAF mutations are found in sporadic microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) CRC but not in CRC arising from HNPCC and therefore in concert with the hMLH1 methylation assay may be useful in determining germline versus sporadic MSI-H CRC. In addition, point mutations in BRAF may identify patients likely to benefit from treatment by BRAF inhibitors.
Methodology
Next Gen Sequencing of codons 444, 464, 466, 469, 471, 581, 586, 587, 592, 594-597, 599-602, 601 and 605 is performed on tumor cells extracted from paraffin embedded tissue.
Sensitivity
Tumor clone must comprise at least 10% of the cells in the sample.
Turnaround Time
10 days
Sample Requirements
- 10ug of purified DNA, sent on dry ice
or
- Four to six unstained recut slides of formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue containing adequate amounts of tumor to be analyzed (See Sensitivity). The area of tumor to be analyzed should be indicated by circling the area on the bottom side of the slide or in a separate H&E-stained guide section.
Please provide a copy of the corresponding pathology report.
CPT Codes
81210
Additional charges may apply for tissue extraction.
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines 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.