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INVITAE PANEL WITH BRCA

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2550    Geisinger Epic ID:  48325
Test Restriction:  ORDER LIMITED TO GENETICS AND HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:  Whole blood
Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
3 mL lavender-top (K2 EDTA) tube
Specimen required: 
6 mL EDTA whole blood, minimum 3 mL
Special notes: 
Ordering Physician/Counselor must submit test order form specifying the genetic testing needed.

SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 
Send to GMC or GWV Referred Testing for specimen send out.
Transport temperature: 
Room temperature
Specimen stability: 
Room temperature: 2 days. Refrigerated: 14 days.

TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  81162
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Next Generation Sequencing
Synonyms: 
Breast cancer gene, INBRCA

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