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Solid Tumour NGS Testing (Tissue)

Alternate Names	NGS for lung, colorectal, melanoma, endometrial, granulosa cell tumour, glioma, GIST, or other tumour context
Test Code	MOLA
Testing Laboratory	Molecular Diagnostics - Genetics
Specimen Type	Tissue
Container Type	Glass slides Tumour Block
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Solid Tumour NGS Panel (Lung, colorectal, melanoma, endometrial, gastrointestinal, gastro-esophageal, stomach adenocarcinoma, glioma, Ovarian granulosa) covers the genes as specified on the request form attached. To order, please complete Austin Molecular Solid Tumour Request Form V10 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.
Collection Instructions	6 x FFPE slides (at least 5 microns) and 1 x H&E slide with the tumour circled and the percentage of tumour stated.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Once every 3 weeks
Min Test Volume	None
Add On Test Suitability	Contact Anatomical Pathology on 03 9496 5425 to confirm add on suitability.

Container ID	CMOL, CMOLS, CFT, CC, HIS, POT
Laboratory Instructions	Test will be registered by Anatomical Pathology who will source the tissue block or slides (register using the test code MOLA) and send to Molecular Diagnostics for testing who will register using the following test codes depending on tumour context: AEGFR (Lung) AKRAS (Colorectal) ABRAF (Melanoma) AIDH12 (Glioma) AFOXL2 (Ovarian Granulosa) AMISST (Miscellaneous)
Accredited Test	Yes

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