Please note: Medicare Rebate for this test is subject to conditions. Patients may receive an invoice. Out of Pocket cost:

MBS Item No.73336 

Non-Medicare eligible - $500.00 

Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost. 

Please refer to Molecular Genetics - Austin Pathology for specific testing details and request form for ordering, indicating the test required and the biopsy number and date of collection of the sample you wish to be tested.

After this form has been completed, please forward it to the Anatomical Pathology laboratory via the fax number found on the request form.

Note that BRAF mutations are also tested using the Myeloid NGS panel. This test is specifically for investigations of the V600 BRAF mutation in solid tumours like melanoma.

Solid Tumour NGS Panel (Melanoma) covers the following genes: NRAS, BRAF, KIT, TERT promoter

Require: 

• 1x H&E stained and 6 x unstained slides (5 μm)(At least 10% tumour nuclei) 
• A copy of the histology or cytology report of the same tissue.

Contact Anatomical Pathology on 03 9496 5425 to confirm add on suitability.