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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Performed: Varies
Turn Around Time: 10-12 days
CPT Codes: 88381, 81275, 81403
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: Used in metastatic tumors; helps predict response to EGFR-directed therapy. This assay detects mutations in codons 12, 13, and 61. Contact Anatomic Pathology for the request. Include surgical pathology report.
Link:
KRAS Mutation
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol. Prefer). Frozen specimens. Decalcified specimens.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
KRAS Mutation |
PCR |
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Negative |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Tissue |
Paraffin Block |
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Collect Tumor Tissue |
Room Temperature |
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