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GTR000500500.2
Last updated in GTR:
2023-05-22
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GTR000500500.2,
last updated:
2023-05-22
GTR000500500.1,
registered in GTR:
2020-12-24
Last annual review date for the lab: 2024-05-15
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At a Glance
Test purpose:
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Drug Response;
Therapeutic management
Conditions (2):
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Non-small cell lung carcinoma;
EGFR-related lung cancer
Genes (1):
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EGFR (7p11.2)
Methods (1):
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Molecular Genetics - Targeted variant analysis: PCR with allele specific hybridization
Target population: Help
Individuals with advanced NSCLC
Clinical validity:
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Not provided
Clinical utility:
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Guidance for selecting a drug therapy and/or dose
Ordering Information
Offered by:
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Test short name:
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EGFR: exon 18, 19, 20, 21
Manufacturer's name:
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EGFR Mutation test v2 (Roche)
Specimen Source:
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- Paraffin block
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Who can order: Help
- Genetic Counselor
- Health Care Provider
Test Order Code:
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7059
Lab contact:
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Contact Policy:
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Laboratory can only accept contact from health care providers. Patients/families are encouraged to discuss genetic testing options with their health care provider.
How to Order:
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Specimen type: Tissue block (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded) ship specimen at room temperature. Paraffin-embedded tissue slides (5 minimum, 7micron section). Send all slides within 5-7 days of cutting, ship specimen at room temperature.
Test service:
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Clinical Testing/Confirmation of Mutations Identified Previously
Informed consent required:
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Based on applicable state law
Pre-test genetic counseling required:
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No
Post-test genetic counseling required:
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No
Recommended fields not provided:
Test strategy,
Test development
Conditions
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Total conditions: 2
Condition/Phenotype | Identifier |
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Test Targets
Genes
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Total genes: 1
Gene | Associated Condition | Germline or Somatic | Allele (Lab-provided) | Variant in NCBI |
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Methodology
Total methods: 1
Method Category
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Test method
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Instrument
Targeted variant analysis
PCR with allele specific hybridization
Roche LightCycler 480
Clinical Information
Test purpose:
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Drug Response;
Therapeutic management
Clinical utility:
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Guidance for selecting a drug therapy and/or dose
View citations (1)
- Lynch TJ, Bell DW, Sordella R, Gurubhagavatula S, Okimoto RA, Brannigan BW, Harris PL, Haserlat SM, Supko JG, Haluska FG, Louis DN, Christiani DC, Settleman J, Haber DA. Activating mutations in the epidermal growth factor receptor underlying responsiveness of non-small-cell lung cancer to gefitinib. N Engl J Med. 2004;350(21):2129-39. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa040938. Epub 2004 Apr 29. PMID: 15118073.
Target population:
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Individuals with advanced NSCLC
Recommended fields not provided:
Clinical validity,
What is the protocol for interpreting a variation as a VUS?,
Are family members with defined clinical status recruited to assess significance of VUS without charge?,
Will the lab re-contact the ordering physician if variant interpretation changes?,
Is research allowed on the sample after clinical testing is complete?,
Sample negative report,
Sample positive report
Technical Information
Availability:
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Tests performed
Entire test performed in-house
Entire test performed in-house
Analytical Validity:
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Analytical sensitivity 100% Analytical specificity 100%
View citations (1)
- Inserto Cobas EGFR Mutation Test v2
Proficiency testing (PT):
Is proficiency testing performed for this test?
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No
No
Recommended fields not provided:
Test Confirmation,
Assay limitations,
Description of internal test validation method,
PT Provider,
Description of PT method,
Major CAP category, CAP category, CAP test list
Regulatory Approval
FDA Review:
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Category:
Not Applicable
Additional Information
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