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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