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HelpTest Code EGFRN EGFR - Next-Generation Sequencing
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: EGFR MUTATION ANALYSIS BY
NGS
Sunquest Order Code: EGFRN
Epic Px Code: LAB8172
Specimen Collection Type
FFPE tissue: 5 to 10 slides, each up to 10 ?m thick plus one additional H&E reference slide with tumor tissue marked.
Minimum Collection Volume
FFPE: 5 unstained slides + 1 representative H&E
Additional Information / Notes
Useful for predicting TKI treatment response in non-small cell lung cancers. The presence of variants in EGFR exons 18-21 has location-dependent implications for TKI treatment response.
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
An interpretive report will be provided
Rejection Criteria
FFPE tumor specimen with a tumor percentage < 5 %, or with otherwise inadequate cellular content.
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
Only for additional CMOL testing; additional sample may be required, see test sample requirements and stability.
Specimen Stability
FFPE: n/a.
Day(s) Performed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; varies
Performing Lab - Department
Clinical Molecular Oncology Laboratory
CPT Code
81235
LOINC Code
N/A
Test Alias
N/A