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Colorectal Carcinoma NGS (Tissue)
Alternate Names
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KRAS for colorectal, AKRAS, KRAS for solid tumour, KRAS for CRC |
Test Code
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AKRAS |
Testing Laboratory
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Molecular Diagnostics - Genetics |
Specimen Type
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Tissue |
Container Type
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Glass slides Tumour Block |
Medicare Rebate
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Partial Rebate - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf |
Out of Pocket Costs
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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
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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
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Require:
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
Testing Frequency
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Weekly |
Min Test Volume
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None |
Add On Test Suitability
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Contact Anatomical Pathology on 03 9496 5425 to confirm add on suitability. |
Container ID
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CMOL, CMOLS, CFT, CC, HIS, POT |
Laboratory Instructions
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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
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Yes |
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