NRAS Mutation Analysis by PCR

  • Molecular

The NRAS Mutation Analysis Assay is a real-time PCR-based assay designed to detect somatic mutations in exons 2, 3 and 4 of the NRAS gene. A "Detected" result indicates the presence of any of the following NRAS mutations: G12D/C/S, G13R/V, K117R, Q61H/L/K/R, A146T and A59D/T. Testing is available separately or in combination with BRAF, HRAS and KRAS in the NGS based RAS/RAF Panel.

Turnaround time
7 Days

Level of Service

  • Global
New York Approved: Yes

Specimen Requirements

Peripheral Blood Kit: (1) 6 mL in EDTA tube AND (2) 6 mL sodium heparin tubes AND (2) bedside smears Bone Marrow Kit: (3) 4 mL sodium heparin tubes AND (1) 6 mL Peripheral Blood and (1) 4 mL Bone Marrow Aspirate (or Core Biopsy and/or Aspirate Clot of >1.5 cm in 10% NBF) in EDTA tubes AND (2) Peripheral Blood bedside smears Lymph Node: Not Available NY Clients: Please provide Date and Time of Collection.

Storage and Transportation

Storage & Transportation: Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen. NYS clients please provide date and time of Collection.

CPT Code(s)*

81311

*The CPT codes provided with our test descriptions are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. Correct CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed.

Last Updated: January 22, 2025

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