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Test Code NONCP Neuro-Oncology Expanded Gene Panel with Rearrangement, Tumor


Ordering Guidance


Multiple oncology (cancer) gene panels are available. For more information see Hematology, Oncology, and Hereditary Test Selection Guide.



Necessary Information


A pathology report (final or preliminary), at minimum containing the following information, must accompany specimen for testing to be performed:

1. Patient name

2. Block number-must be on all blocks, slides, and paperwork (can be handwritten on the paperwork)

3. Tissue collection date

4. Source of the tissue



Specimen Required


This assay requires at least 20% tumor nuclei.

-Preferred amount of tumor area with sufficient percent tumor nuclei: tissue 360 mm(2)

-Minimum amount of tumor area: tissue 72 mm(2)

-If ordered in conjunction with CMAPT / Chromosomal Microarray, Tumor, Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded, the preferred amount of tissue is 430 mm(2), the minimum amount is 180 mm(2).

-These amounts are cumulative over up to 15 unstained slides and must have adequate percent tumor nuclei.

-Tissue fixation: 10% neutral buffered formalin, not decalcified

-For specimen preparation guidance, see Tissue Requirements for Solid Tumor Next-Generation Sequencing. In this document, the sizes are given as 6 mm x 6 mm x 10 slides as preferred: approximate/equivalent to 360 mm(2) and the minimum as 4 mm x 4 mm x 10 slides: approximate/equivalent to 144 mm(2).

 

Preferred: Submit 3, if available, or 2 of the following specimens.

Acceptable: Submit at least one of the following specimens.

 

Specimen Type: Tissue block

Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block with acceptable amount of tumor tissue.

 

Specimen Type: Tissue slide

Slides: 1 Hematoxylin and eosin-stained and 15 unstained

Collection Instructions:

Submit the followings slides:

1 Slide stained with hematoxylin and eosin

AND

10 Unstained, nonbaked slides with 5-micron thick sections of the tumor tissue.

Note: The total amount of required tumor nuclei can be obtained by scraping up to 15 slides from the same block.

Additional Information: Unused unstained slides will not be returned.

 

Specimen Type: Cytology slide (direct smears or ThinPrep)

Slides: 1 to 3 Slides

Collection Instructions: Submit 1 to 3 slides stained and coverslipped with a total of 5000 nucleated cells (preferred) or at least 3000 nucleated cells (minimum).

Note: Glass coverslips are preferred; plastic coverslips are acceptable but will result in longer turnaround times.

Additional Information: Cytology slides will not be returned. An image of the slides will be stored per regulatory requirements.


Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.

Useful For

Identifying mutations and rearrangements that may support a diagnosis or help determine prognosis for patients with central nervous system tumors

 

Identifying specific mutations and rearrangements within genes known to be associated with response or resistance to specific cancer therapies

 

This test is not intended for use for hematological malignancies.

Additional Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
SLIRV Slide Review in MG No, (Bill Only) Yes

Testing Algorithm

When this test is ordered, slide review will always be performed at an additional charge.

Method Name

Sequence Capture and Targeted Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-Based Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Reporting Name

Neuro-Onc Expanded Panel

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

12 to 20 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

81455

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
NONCP Neuro-Onc Expanded Panel 73977-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
603048 Result Summary 50397-9
603049 Result 82939-0
603050 Interpretation 69047-9
603051 Additional Information 48767-8
603052 Specimen 31208-2
603053 Source 31208-2
603054 Tissue ID 80398-1
603055 Released By 18771-6