BRCA1/2 Comprehensive Analysis (BRCAssure®)

Test ID: 

706591

CPT code:

81162

Clinical Use:

According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network,1 testing is indicated if one of the features mentioned below is present in the family: Early-age-onset (age <50 years) breast cancer, including both invasive and ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) breast cancers; two breast primaries or breast and ovarian/fallopian tube/primary peritoneal cancer in a single individual or two or more breast primaries or breast and ovarian/fallopian tube/primary peritoneal cancers in close (first-, second-, and third-degree) relatives(s) from the same side of the family; populations at risk (eg, Ashkenazi Jewish); member of a family with a known BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation; any male breast cancer; ovarian/fallopian tube/primary peritoneal cancer at any age.

Specimen Type:

Whole blood

Requested Volume: 

7 mL

Minimum Volume: 

3 mL

Container Type: 

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube

Storage Instructions:

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Rejection Criteria

Frozen whole blood, serum, or marrow; leaking tube; clotted blood or marrow; grossly hemolyzed specimen; incorrect anticoagulant