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Test Code PIK3B Cell-Free DNA PIK3CA Test, Blood


Shipping Instructions


1. Samples should be transported at ambient temperature or refrigerated (4° C)

2. Samples are viable for 7 days in the Streck Black/Tan Top Tube Kit



Specimen Required


Supplies: Streck Black/Tan Top Tube Kit (T715)

Specimen Volume: Two, 10-mL Streck cell-free DNA (cfDNA) blood collection tubes

Additional Information:

1. Only blood collected in Streck cfDNA tubes will be accepted for analysis.

2. Whole blood will be processed to produce platelet-poor plasma before cfDNA isolation.


Specimen Type

Whole blood

Specimen Minimum Volume

One 10 mL Streck cell-free DNA tube

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole blood Ambient (preferred) 7 days Streck Black/Tan top
  Refrigerated  7 days Streck Black/Tan top

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

5 to 10 days

Specimen Retention Time

Whole blood: 2 weeks (if available); Extracted DNA: Indefinitely

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

81309