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Test Code EGFRM Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) mutation

Important Note

For plasma EGFR testing, please order cobas EGFR Mutation Plasma Test v2 (test code: EGFP)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Pleural fluid, pulmonary fluid, pericardial fluid

Container/Tube: Sterile plain containter
Specimen Quantity: Entire collection

Days and Times Performed

Bimonthly, TAT 10 working days.

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction, DNA Sequencing

Service Code

1030133

Update

Last updated 08/03/2023

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

Predictive biomarker in non-small cell lung cancers for response to epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapies. Mutation detection covers exons 18, 19, 20 and 21 of the EGFR gene.

Reference

An interpretative report will be provided.

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