Paraffin Embedded Tissues Blocks or Unstained Slides
Reference Range:
Refer to report
Availability:
Turn around time: Routine testing - 10 business days
Requires own tube?:
No
Internal Spec Code:
Block or Slides
Fee:
Contact reference laboratory directly for current fee.
Reference Laboratory:
Molecular PathologyPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Laboratory:
Molecular Pathology
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
Breast cancer type 1 susceptibility gene, predictive
Collection Requirements:
Two indepedently collected EDTA tubes, greater than 15 minutes apart | Sample 1 - 9mL Blood EDTA tube | Sample 2 - 9mL Blood EDTA tube | Request slip must be signed by collector
Reference Range:
Refer to report
Availability:
Turn around time:_x000D__x000D_ Routine testing - 6 weeks URGENT testing - 12 business days
Requires own tube?:
Yes
Internal Spec Code:
Ew
Fee:
Contact reference laboratory directly for current fee
Reference Laboratory:
Molecular PathologyPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Laboratory:
Molecular Pathology
1. Two indepedently collected EDTA tubes, greater than 15 minutes apart are required
2. Only Family Cancer Clinic requests will be processed
3. Contact Molecular Pathology, RMH (ph 9342 7991) if result is required URGENTLY
Breast cancer type 2 susceptibility gene, predictive
Collection Requirements:
Two indepedently collected EDTA tubes, greater than 15 minutes apart | Sample 1 - 9mL Blood EDTA tube | Sample 2 - 9mL Blood EDTA tube | Request slip must be signed by collector
Reference Range:
Refer to report
Availability:
Turn around time:_x000D__x000D_ Routine testing - 6 weeks URGENT testing - 12 business days
Requires own tube?:
Yes
Internal Spec Code:
Ew
Fee:
Contact reference laboratory directly for current fee
Reference Laboratory:
Molecular PathologyPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Laboratory:
Molecular Pathology
1. Two indepedently collected EDTA tubes, greater than 15 minutes apart are required
2. Only Family Cancer Clinic requests will be processed
3. Contact Molecular Pathology, RMH (ph 9342 7991) if result is required URGENTLY