TP53 Somatic Mutation, Prognostic
Test Mnemonic
TP53MU
CPT Codes
- 81352 - QTY (1)
Includes
- TP53 Somatic Mutation, Prognostic
- TP53 Exon 4 Mutation
- TP53 Exon 5 Mutation
- TP53 Exon 6 Mutation
- TP53 Exon 7 Mutation
- TP53 Exon 8 Mutation
- TP53 Exon 9 Mutation
- TP53 Somatic Mutation, Interpretation
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Tissue, paraffin embedded | Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded block | Refrigerated | Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. | |
| 3 mL | Bone marrow | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Whole blood | ||||
| 1 mL | Bone marrow |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Whole blood or bone marrow: 1 week; Paraffin embedded tissue: Indefinitely |
| Ambient | Whole blood or bone marrow: 72 hours; Paraffin embedded tissue: Indefinitely |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
13 - 19 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Sequencing |
Special Info
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
This testing may be useful in clinical research settings to evaluate progression of certain cancers.