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HelpTest Code KRSM KRAS Mutations Detection
Laboratory Code
LAB3040473
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Pancreatic Cyst Fluid or Other Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Quantity: Entire collection
Please note that the optimal volume of pancreatic cyst fluid is at least 500uL. The minimal volume is at least 200uL.
Specimen Stability
| Pancreatic Cyst Fluid | 7 days, refrigerated |
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Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction, DNA Sequencing
Days and Times Performed
TAT 16 - 18 days
Specimen Condition
| Specimen volume < 200uL | Reject |
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Reference Interval
An interpretative report will be provided.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
Aids as a prognostic markers for cancer patients treated with epidermal growth factor receptor-targeted therapies. The mutations screened for are codon 12 and codon 13 of exon 2 and codon 61 of exon 3 of the KRAS gene.
Service Code
1035068
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025
Test Info
(a) This test was developed by NUH Laboratory Medicine.
(b) This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.