NTRK Next Generation Sequencing
Test Mnemonic
NTRK
CPT Codes
- 81194 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- NTRK Plus Gene Fusion NGS Panel
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
FDA Category
Laboratory Developed Test
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm square | Block, Formalin fixed paraffin | Slides | Ambient | Ambient | Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue slides. Transport and store slides at ambient temperature. 10 unstained section FFPE tissue on charged, unbaked slides plus one H&E section with best tumor area circled by a pathologist. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Indefinitely for FFPET slides. FFPET slides are transported at ambient temperature. |
| Frozen | Not acceptable. |
| Refrigerated | Not acceptable. |
Days Performed
Once per week
Turnaround Time
14 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Next Gen Sequencing |
Special Info
The following genes are interrogated: NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3.