Published on August 09, 2017

TERT Promoter Mutation

Test ID		LAB6736 Laboratory order only. Please call Molecular Genetics Laboratory at 984-974-1825 with questions regarding this test.
EPIC Order		TERT PROMOTER MUTATION ANALYSIS
CPT Code(s)		81345, G0452
Laboratory		Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Specimen	Routine:	Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue, 4-6 micron sections on glass microscope slides. Prefer 10 slides (unstained) and 1 H&E stained slide. See Comments for additional specimen information.
Availability	Routine:	Performed when received.
Turnaround Time		14 Days from receipt of slides.
Reference Range		No mutation detected.

Comments	Additional Information (Links Below): TERT Promoter Mutation for Glioma Prognosis Molecular Genetics Test Request Form Directions for Collection and Mailing of Specimens

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 20, 2025

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