BRAF

Pseudonyms

BRAF Mutation Detection

Collection Requirements

Paraffin Embedded Tissues Blocks or Unstained Slides

Tube Colour

Tissue Blocks / Unstained Slides

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Molecular

Reference Interval

Refer to report

Availability

Turn around time: Routine testing - 10 business days

Reference Laboratory

Molecular Pathology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Parkville, VIC

Fee

Contact reference laboratory directly for current fee.

Notes

Testing performed at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Sections are prepared by Anatomical Pathology, RMH For establishment of BRAF V600 mutation status in tumour tissue prior to dabrafenib or vemurafenib therapy in a patient with unresectable stage III or stage IV metastatic cutaneous melanoma, requested by or on behalf of the treating specialist

Test code: BRAF