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EGFR hotspot mutation analysis (Exons 18, 19, 20, 21)

Test Name

EGFR hotspot mutation analysis (Exons 18, 19, 20, 21)

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Test Code

E0003a

Test Components/ Genes/ Parameters

EGFR

Sample Report

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Test Information

TAT DETAILS

4 Days

PRE-TEST INSTRUCTIONS

NASubmit formalin fixed paraffin embedded Tissue Block. Ship at room temperature

CLINICAL UTILITY

Target mutation in 4 exons of EGFR (18, 19, 20 &21). NCCN Guidelines® recommend biomarker testing to support critical systemic treatment decisions

SPECIMEN STABILITY

Transport at ambient (18-25°C) temperature

METHODOLOGY

RT-PCR

STORAGE TEMPERATURE

NA

SPECIMEN TYPE

Surgical tissue/Tissue Block

Frequently Asked Questions

EGFR hotspot mutation analysis (Exons 18, 19, 20, 21)
It measures the mutation in the EGFR gene of NSCLC patient
The patient should carry the FFPE tissue or block of the Lung. This process is carried out by Breast Surgeon in the hospital
The test is recommended for NSCLC patient
The test is performed by RT-PCR technique
There is no risk associated with the test as biopsy will be taken by the trained surgeon in the hospital under anasthesia
The test report comes as EGFR mutation Exon 18, 19, 20, 21 positive or negative