Test ID: BRAFM
BRAF Mutation Analysis (V600), Melanoma
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Varies
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Pathology report must accompany specimen in order for testing to be performed.
Specimen Type: Tissue block or slide
Collection Instructions:
1. Submit formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (preferred) or 1 slide stained with hematoxylin-and-eosin and 5 unstained, non-backed slides (5-micron thick sections) of the tumor tissue.
2. Sections should contain both tumor and normal tissue.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block (preferred) or 1 slide stained with hematoxylin-and-eosin and 5 unstained, nonbaked slides (5-microns thick sections) of the tumor tissue.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Frozen | ||
| Refrigerated | ||
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