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Colorectal carcinoma NGS
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Alternate Names
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KRAS for colorectal, AKRAS, KRAS for solid tumour, KRAS for CRC
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Ordering Information
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Mutations in KRAS as also investigated in the Myeloid NGS panel. This test is specifically for the investigations of KRAS mutation in solid tumours like colo-rectal cancer. The solid tumour NGS panel (Colo-rectal) covers the following genes: KRAS, NRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA, ERBB2, POLE, POLD1 To order, please complete Austin Molecular Solid Tumour Test Request Form 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. |
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Cerner Test Name
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Not orderable in Cerner
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Laboratory
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Molecular Diagnostics - Genetics
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Specimen
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Tissue
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Container
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Glass slides
Tumour Block
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Additional Collection Instructions
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Require 3 x FFPE slides (at least 5 microns) and 1 x H&E slide with the tumour circled and the percentage of tumour cells indicated. |
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Minimum Adult Volume
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None
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Frequency
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Once every 3 weeks
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These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
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Test Code
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AKRAS
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Container ID
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CMOL, CMOLS, CFT, CC, HIS, POT
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Laboratory Notes
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Test will be registered by Anatomical Pathology who will register the test using the test code MOLA and then will source the tissue block or slides and send to Molecular Diagnostics for testing. Molecular lab will then register the test using the test code AKRAS. |
