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Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma NGS (Tissue)

Alternate Names
NGS for lung, EGFR for lung, AEGFR
Test Code
AEGFR
Testing Laboratory
Molecular Diagnostics - Genetics
Specimen Type

Tissue

Container Type

Glass slides

Container Image

Tumour Block

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Medicare Rebate

Partial Rebate - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf

Out of Pocket Costs

Please note: Medicare Rebate for this test is subject to conditions. Patients may receive an invoice. Out of Pocket cost:

MBS Item No. 73438 - New Diagnosis (EGFR, BRAF, KRAS and MET exon 14)

  • Out of pocket Cost - None

MBS Item No. 73337 - EGFR gene status for access to an EGFR TKI or Pembrolizumab

  • Out of pocket Cost - $112.25

MBS Item No. 73351 - NSCLC (Stage IIIB or IV), new sample following progression after treatment with an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor. To determine EGFR T790M status for access to Osimertinib.

  • Out of pocket Cost - $112.25

MBS Item No. 73436 - Locally advanced, to determine requirements relating to MET exon 14 skipping status for access to Tepotinib.

  • Out of pocket Cost - $112.25
  • Non-Medicare eligible - $450.00

Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost. 

Ordering Information

Solid Tumour NGS Panel (Lung) covers the following genes:

EGFR, KRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA, ERBB2, MET, ALK, ROS1, (Testing of the TP53 gene is optional).

To order, please complete Austin Molecular Solid Tumour Test Request Form V10 indicating the test required and the biopsy number and date of collection of the sample you wish to be tested.

After this form has been completed, please forward it to the Anatomical Pathology laboratory via the fax number found on the request form.

Collection Instructions

TISSUE

  • 1 x H&E stained & 6 x unstained slides (5µM) OR FFPE tissue block (at least 10% tumour nuclei)
  • Copy of the histology or cytology report.
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Weekly
Min Test Volume
None
Add On Test Suitability

Contact Anatomical Pathology on 03 9496 5425 to confirm add on suitability. 

Container ID
CMOL, CMOLS, CFT, CC, HIS, POT
Laboratory Instructions

Test will be registered by Anatomical Pathology who will source the tissue block or slides (register using the test code MOLA) and send to Molecular Diagnostics for testing who will register using the test code AEGFR.

Accredited Test
Yes