Please note: Medicare Rebate for this test is subject to conditions. Patients may receive an invoice. Out of Pocket cost - $320.00 

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

The Idylla™ EGFR Mutation Test, performed on the Biocartis Idylla™ system, is a fully automated, real-time PCR, in vitro diagnostic test for the qualitative detection of 51 mutations in exons 18-21. EGFR mutation testing in exons 18-21 is recommended in all patients with advanced NSCLC of a non-squamous subtype.

The mutation test allows detection of EGFR mutations directly from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue sections in approximately 2 hours, and is suitable for the detection of the T790M resistance mutation.

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.

To be bulk billable please get the patient to sign the Medicare assignment, or if they are unable to do so, please sign on their behalf.

Require: 

• 1x H&E stained and 3 x unstained slides (5 μm)(At least 10% tumour nuclei) 
• A copy of the histology or cytology report of the same tissue.

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