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BRAF

Test Code:

BRAF

Tube Colour:

Tissue Blocks / Unstained Slides

Department:

Molecular

Pseudonyms:

BRAF Mutation Detection

Collection Requirements:

Paraffin Embedded Tissues Blocks or Unstained Slides

Reference Range:

Refer to report

Availability:

Turn around time: Routine testing - 10 business days

Requires own tube?:

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

BRCA1 Gene Analysis by MLPA

Test Code:

BR1m

Tube Colour:

Lavender

Department:

Molecular

Pseudonyms:

MLPA for BRCA1, Breast cancer type 1 susceptibility gene

Collection Requirements:

9 ml 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:

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for current fee

Reference Laboratory:

Molecular PathologyPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Laboratory:

Molecular Pathology

Molecular Pathology, RMH MUST be notified by phone (03 9342 7991) for all URGENT requests

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BRCA1 Gene Predictive Analysis

Test Code:

BR1P

Tube Colour:

Lavender

Department:

Molecular

Pseudonyms:

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:

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

BRCA2 Gene Analysis by MLPA

Test Code:

BR2m

Tube Colour:

Lavender

Department:

Molecular

Pseudonyms:

MLPA for BRCA2, Breast cancer type 2 susceptibility gene

Collection Requirements:

9 ml 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:

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for current fee

Reference Laboratory:

Molecular PathologyPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Laboratory:

Molecular Pathology

Molecular Pathology, RMH MUST be notified by phone (03 9342 7991) for all URGENT requests

Download 1

(DOC,25 KB)

BRCA2 Gene Predictive Analysis

Test Code:

BR2P

Tube Colour:

Lavender

Department:

Molecular

Pseudonyms:

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:

Fee:

Contact reference laboratory directly for current fee

Reference Laboratory:

Molecular PathologyPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Laboratory:

Molecular Pathology

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