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Orderable Name PIK3B Cell-Free DNA PIK3CA Test, Blood


Shipping Instructions


1. Samples should be transported at ambient temperature or refrigerated (4° C)

2. Samples are viable for 7 days in the Streck Black/Tan Top Tube Kit



Specimen Required


Supplies: Streck Black/Tan Top Tube Kit (T715)

Specimen Volume: Two, 10-mL Streck cell-free DNA (cfDNA) blood collection tubes

Additional Information:

1. Only blood collected in Streck cfDNA tubes will be accepted for analysis.

2. Whole blood will be processed to produce platelet-poor plasma before cfDNA isolation.


Useful For

Identification of hormone receptor positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (HR+/HER2-) advanced breast cancer tumors that may be eligible for treatment with targeted kinase inhibitor therapy (eg, alpelisib).

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Type

Whole blood

Specimen Minimum Volume

One 10 mL Streck cell-free DNA tube

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole blood Ambient (preferred) 7 days Streck Black/Tan top
  Refrigerated  7 days Streck Black/Tan top

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

5 to 10 days

CPT Code Information

81309

Forms

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