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Test Code EGFP cobas EGFR Mutation Plasma Test v2

Important Note

Test is available during office hours, cut-off time to reach the lab is 5pm. Fresh specimen required. Sample must be delivered to the laboratory within 3 hrs of collection.

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB2426
NBS code LBC05109
Service code 1035092

Specimen Requirements

Submit only one of the following:

 

Container: Container:
Purple Top Sterile Tube

 

Processing Requirements

Specimen type: Peripheral Blood (in Purple Top EDTA tube)

Volume: Four tubes, 3.0 - 5.0 mL each

Storage/transport requirements: Ambient or Refrigerated, transported within 3 hours of collection

 

Specimen type: Frozen Plasma (in Sterile Tube)

Volume: Four tubes, 1.5 mL each

Storage/transport requirements: Frozen

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Peripheral Blood
Ambient Within 3 hours of collection
Refrigerate Within 3 hours of collection

 

Specimen Type Frozen Plasma
Frozen (≤-70˚C) 12 months

Specimen Condition

Peripheral Blood: Sample was delivered to lab later than 3 hrs after collection

Clotted, Haemolysed, Frozen Blood

 Reject

Frozen Plasma: Sample was thawed

Heparinised Plasma

 Reject

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Days and Times Performed

TAT 3 - 5 days

Reference Interval

An interpretative report will be provided.

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Genomics Diagnostic Laboratory, 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.

Update

Last updated 22/07/2026