KIT Sequencing (Solid Tumors) NY Only KITST

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

KIT Sequencing (Solid Tumors) NY Only

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Not Orderable

Clinical Info

 
In GISTs, KIT mutations predict response to TKIs (imatinib, sunitinib) with secondary mutations associated with resistance. In metastatic melanoma, limited response to imatinib has been reported when KIT mutations are present.

Specimen Type

Container

Paraffin Block

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Embedded Block
Specimen: Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Genotyping by Next Generation Sequencing

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

BioReference Laboratories-GenPath

CPT

81272

PDM

1559243

Result Interpretation

See Report

Forms