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Test Code EGFP cobas EGFR Mutation Plasma Test v2

Important Note

Sample must be delivered to the laboratory within 3 hours of collection

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Peripheral blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Quantity: Four tubes, 3-5 mL each

Days and Times Performed

Biweekly,  3-5 working days.

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Service Code

1035092

Update

Last updated 08/05/2017

Reference

An interpretative report will be provided.

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

The cobas EGFR Mutation Plasma Test v2 is a real-time PCR test for the qualitative detection and identification of mutations in exons 18, 19, 20, and 21 of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) gene in DNA derived from plasma from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.

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