Test Code EGFR MUTATION EGFR GENE MUTATION
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and DNA Sequencing
Specimen Requirements
Please provide a copy of the pathology report. Primary lung tumor or metastasis specimens only.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Tissue
Container/Tube: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) block of representative tumor tissue
Specimen Volume: Contains >50% tumor tissue
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Slides
Container/Tube: 5 unstained slides with 1 H&E-stained reference slide
Specimen Volume: 10-µm sections
Specimen Type: Tissue
Container/Tube: Fresh frozen tissue
Specimen Volume: Contains >50% tumor tissue
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
15 days
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Transport Temperature
FFPE block and/or unstained slides: Refrigerate
Fresh frozen tissue: On dry ice