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Solid Tumour RNA Fusion Panel (Tissue)

Alternate Names
RNA Pan Cancer Gene Fusion Panel, RNA Fusion Panel, Solid tumour RNA fusion Panel, Solid Tumour RNA Panel
Test Code
RNANGS
Testing Laboratory
Molecular Diagnostics - Genetics
Specimen Type

Tissue

Container Type

Glass slides

Container Image

Tumour Block

Container Image
Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs

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

  • Medicare (Fully Covered) - MBS 73439 - NSCLC
  • Medicare (Fully Covered) - MBS 73433 - NTRK1/2/3
  • Medicare (Fully Covered) - MBS 73376 - Sarcoma
  • Non-Medicare eligible - $750.00 

For non-Medicare eligible patients - Patient Financial Consent Form must be completed. 

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

Ordering Information

Kindly be advised that this test should only be requested by, or on behalf of, a specialist or a consultant physician.

Please refer to Molecular Genetics - Austin Pathology for specific testing details and request form for ordering. After this form has been completed, please forward the form via fax/email address found on the request form.

Gene List:
This assay enables comprehensive detection of clinically relevant gene fusions across targeted sequencing of 1,385 cancer-associated genes. Please refer to TruSight RNA Pan-Cancer Target Genes for the full list of genes.

Please note: Due to the recent introduction of this test, the department is currently in the process of obtaining NATA accreditation. Validation of gene expression is in progress and will only be reported if considered likely to significantly impact the diagnosis or clinical management.

Collection Instructions
  • At least 10% tumour nuclei
  • 5μm sections on uncoated slides - 7 sections for resection specimens OR
  • 10 sections for small biopsies or resections with very focal tumour OR
  • FFPE tissue block

  • Copy of the histology or cytology report
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Fortnightly
Min Test Volume
35μm
Add On Test Suitability

Contact Molecular Diagnostics - Genetics on 03 9496 5657 to confirm add on suitability.

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

The Anatomical Pathology department will register the test, obtain the tissue block or slides (using the test code MOLA), and forward them to Molecular Diagnostics for testing. Then these samples will be registered as RNANGS.

If both DNA & RNA Panels are selected on the request form, please add both ESTNGS and RNANGS test codes.

Please check request for correct test as the tests above have different specimen storage and transport instructions.

Laboratory Instructions
None
Accredited Test
No