Non-small cell lung carcinoma NGS Test | Austin Pathology

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Non-small cell lung carcinoma NGS

Alternate Names	NGS for lung, EGFR for lung, AEGFR,
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 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.
Cerner Test Name	Not orderable in Cerner
Laboratory	Molecular Diagnostics - Genetics
MBS Number	Refer to Solid Tumour Molecula
Specimen	Tissue
Container	Glass slides Tumour Block
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	3 x FFPE slides (at least 5 microns) and 1 x H&E slide with the tumour circled and the percentage of tumour stated.
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Once every 3 weeks

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Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	AEGFR
Container ID	CMOL, CMOLS, CFT, CC, HIS, POT
Laboratory Notes	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.