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Colorectal Carcinoma NGS (Tissue)

Alternate Names
KRAS for colorectal, AKRAS, KRAS for solid tumour, KRAS for CRC
Test Code
AKRAS
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: This service is partially rebatable by Medicare and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost -$141.75 

Non-Medicare eligible - $450.00

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

Ordering Information

Mutations in KRAS as also investigated in the Myeloid NGS panel. This test is specifically for the investigations of KRAS mutation in solid tumours like colo-rectal cancer.

The solid tumour NGS panel (Colo-rectal) covers the following genes:

KRAS, NRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA, ERBB2, POLE, POLD1

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

Require: 

  • 1 x H&E stained & 6 x unstained slides (5μm) (At least 10% tumour nuclei)
  • A copy of the histology or cytology report of the same tissue.
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 register the test using the test code MOLA and then will source the tissue block or slides and send to Molecular Diagnostics for testing. Molecular lab will then register the test using the test code AKRAS.

Accredited Test
Yes