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Test Code EGFP cobas EGFR Mutation Plasma Test v2

Important Note

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

Laboratory Code

LAB2426

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Peripheral Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Quantity: Four tubes, 3.0 - 5.0 mL each

 

Specimen Type: Frozen Plasma
Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Quantity: Four tubes, 1.5 mL each

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Days and Times Performed

TAT 7 - 9 days

Specimen Condition

Peripheral Blood: Sample was delivered to lab later than 3 hrs after collection Reject
Frozen plasma: Sample was thawed Reject 

Reference Interval

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.

Service Code

1035092

Update

Last updated 20/03/2025

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