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Plasma Complete

CPT 81463
Synonyms

Labcorp Plasma Complete, Liquid Biopsy

Test Details

Technology Used

NGS

Turnaround Time

7 - 10 days

Use

The Labcorp Plasma Complete test is a next-generation sequencing based laboratory developed test for the detection of genomic sequence mutation in 521 clinically actionable or relevant genes including amplifications in 12 genes, translocations in 12 genes and microsatellite instability (MSI) from plasma-derived cell-free DNA (cfDNA). The test is intended to be used by qualified healthcare professional in accordance with professional oncology guidelines for patients already diagnosed with advanced stage or metastatic solid tumors. Test results are not prescriptive for the use of any specific therapeutic product.

Special Instructions

Specimens must be submitted using the Liquid Biopsy Specimen Kit and shipped directly to PGDx lab location using the shipping label provided in the kit.

Methodology

Next-generation sequencing

Specimen Requirements

Information on collection, storage, and volume

Specimen

Blood

Volume

2 tubes of 10 mL each

Minimum Volume

2 tubes of 10 mL each

Container

Only the Liquid Biopsy Specimen Kit (PeopleSoft No. 137408) can be used for collection.

Storage Instructions

Maintain at room temperature after collection and during shipping.

Causes for Rejection

Samples not collected and submitted in Streck tubes; specimens submitted in expired or incorrect blood tubes; quantity not sufficient for analysis; specimens received more than seven days from collection; frozen specimens

Collection

Collect 10 mL of whole blood into each of 2 Streck BCT tubes supplied in the Liquid Biopsy Specimen Kit.