Precautions for BRAF mutation hotspot test (revisit)

Required sample volume
  1. 1) Please request a test for at least 1 ml (3 ml recommended) of whole blood in an EDTA tube, and 10 ml (15 ml recommended) of urine.
  2. 2) Use sterile technique for tissue collection (advance inquiry required).
Storage method
  1. 1) Refrigerated
Notes
  1. 1) BRAF test can be requested only for canine.
  2. 2) As blood is used as the control for BRAF mutation, at least 1 ml is required. If 3 ml is delivered, BRAF mutation test results in plasma are provided together.
  3. 3) Record the urine collection time so that one may know the elapsed time after urine collection.
  4. 4) If the guardian collects urine, confirm that the sample has beencollected within 24 hours and deliver it immediately.
  5. 5) After receiving the sample, deliver it as soon as possible, and store the sample at 4 ℃ until shipment.
  6. 6) It is mandatory to fill out the examination request form, so please provide detailed information to the guardian.