Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Sequencing, Formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue block and 10 unstained 5-10 μM slides at 20-25°C and an H&E slide of the tissue

Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Sequencing

Order Code:	EGFR
Epic Lab Code:	LAB4821
Order Form:	A-1a Molecular Pathology/Diagnostics or Epic Req

Molecular Pathology
6004 BT GH
384-9568

Specimen:

Formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue block and 10 unstained 5-10 μM slides at 20-25°C and an H&E slide of the tissue

Minimum:

Tumor cells more than 50% of the total tissue and greater than 10mm² in surface area on the block

Rejection Criteria:

Specimens fixed in B5 fixative or that have been decalcified will not be accepted. Tumor specimens containing less than 50% tumor cells or are less than 10mm² in area may be unacceptable.

Delivery Instructions:

Testing is generally not available on a STAT basis. However, expedited testing can be arranged by contacting the Molecular Pathology Laboratory at 384-9568.

Testing Schedule:

Weekly

Analytic Time:

7-10 working days

Reference Range:

Negative

Methodology:

PCR followed by Fluorescence Capillary Electrophoresis

CPT Code:

83890, 83898(x4), 83904(x4), 83907, 83912