Published on January 31, 2024

BRAF V600 (ddPCR) Mutation Analysis

Test ID Laboratory Ordering Only, Please call the Molecular Genetics Laboratory at 984-974-1825 with questions regarding this test.
EPIC ORDER BRAF V600 MUTATION ANALYSIS
CPT Code(s) 81210, G0452
Laboratory Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Specimen

Specimens with 5-10% malignant cells are considered at the discretion of a lab director.

Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded Tissue:

  1. Ten unstained paraffin sections (5-10 µm thick) plus one H&E stained slide (>10% malignant cells in >2mm2 area)
  2. Unfixed marrow aspirate smears or biopsy touch preps are acceptable if >10% neoplastic cells.
Availability Routine: Performed weekly
Turnaround Time Routine: 7 days from receipt of slides
Comments

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 20, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514