Test ID PRS8P Hereditary Prostate Cancer Panel, Varies
Ordering Guidance
Customization of this panel and single gene analysis for any gene present on this panel are available. For more information see CGPH / Custom Gene Panel, Hereditary, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies.
Targeted testing for familial variants (also called site-specific or known mutations testing) is available for the genes on this panel. See FMTT / Familial Mutation, Targeted Testing, Varies. To obtain more information about this testing option, call 800-533-1710.
Shipping Instructions
Specimen preferred to arrive within 96 hours of collection.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: A previous bone marrow transplant from an allogenic donor will interfere with testing. Call 800-533-1710 for instructions for testing patients who have received a bone marrow transplant.
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)
Acceptable: Any anticoagulant
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred) 4 days/Refrigerated
Forms
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)
2. Molecular Genetics: Inherited Cancer Syndromes Patient Information (T519)
3. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.
Useful For
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary prostate cancer syndrome
Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary prostate cancer syndrome allowing for targeted cancer surveillance based on associated risks
Identifying genetic variants associated with increased risk for prostate cancer, allowing for predictive testing and appropriate screening of at-risk family members
Therapeutic eligibility with poly adenosine diphosphate-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors based on certain gene alterations (eg, BRCA1, BRCA2)
Special Instructions
Method Name
Sequence Capture and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Sanger Sequencing and/or Multiplex Ligation-Dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)
Reporting Name
Hereditary Prostate Cancer PanelSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Varies | Varies |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Report Available
21 to 28 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
81408
81162
81403
81292
81295
81298
81307
81319
81351
81479
81479 (if appropriate for government payers)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PRS8P | Hereditary Prostate Cancer Panel | In Process |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
614803 | Test Description | 62364-5 |
614804 | Specimen | 31208-2 |
614805 | Source | 31208-2 |
614806 | Result Summary | 50397-9 |
614807 | Result | 82939-0 |
614808 | Interpretation | 69047-9 |
614809 | Resources | 99622-3 |
614810 | Additional Information | 48767-8 |
614811 | Method | 85069-3 |
614812 | Genes Analyzed | 48018-6 |
614813 | Disclaimer | 62364-5 |
614814 | Released By | 18771-6 |