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HelpTest Code MISC6GENOMICONCODXBC Oncotype DX® - Breast Cancer
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
ONCODXBC
Collection Requirements
One fixed paraffin-embedded breast tumor block.
When submitting a sample for the Oncotype DX® assay, please choose the one block with both the greatest amount/area of invasive breast carcinoma/associated stroma and the least amount of non-invasive mammary epithelium (in situ carcinoma, hyperplastic epithelium, normal epithelium).
Refer To
Transport
For Medicare patients do not send specimen to Reference Laboratory until 14 days after original Date of Service.
Stability
Ambient
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Varies
Reported
11-16 days
CPT Codes
-S3854 Private Payors, 84999 Medicare
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens fixed in Prefer.
Additional Information
Patient is responsible for all expense related to test.
Stage 0 – DCIS
Insurance Coverage and Financial Assistance
Stage I-IIIA – Invasive