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Test & Collection Guide

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Molecular Gene Mutation Pathology - EGFR, BRAF, KRAS, TCR, FISH

Ordering information:

This is an "Add on" test to an existing tissue block.

CLICK HERE for request form for St Vincents Cancer Mutation testing.

CLICK HERE for request form for St Vincents FISH testing.

Lifestrands request form https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/unassigned/LifeStrands_Request%20Form_v6.pdf

Request form to be filled out with as much information as possible.

Send the completed request to Pathology who will send the appropriate tumour slides or block to the laboratory

Alternate names:

BRAF, EGFR1, Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor, erbB1, FISH, HER1, KRAS

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Specimen types:

Biopsy

Container types:

Not required

Collection Instructions:

Result Turnaround Time:

7-10 days

Laboratory Use Only

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions

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