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BRCA Gene Testing in Prostate & Ovarian Cancer Specimens
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General
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Clinical Use:
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1. A test of tumour tissue from a patient with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, including subsequent characterisation of germline gene variants should tumour tissue testing undertaken during the same service be inconclusive, requested by a specialist or consultant physician, to determine eligibility relating to BRCA status for access to olaparib under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
2. A test of tumour tissue from a patient with advanced (FIGO III-IV), high-grade serous or high-grade epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer, requested by a specialist or consultant physician, to determine eligibility relating to BRCA status for access to olaparib under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Applicable once per primary tumour diagnosis. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday - Friday.
Results will be available 4-6 weeks from receipt of sample.
For clinical issues or queries please contact a Molecular Pathologist - 6457 2138. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| BRCA Next Gen Sequencing, BRCA NGS, BRCA Somatic Test, BRCA Test, BRCA1, BRCA1/2, BRCA1/2 Ovarian, BRCA1/2 Prostate, BRCA1/2 Test in Cancer, BRCA2, |
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Code:
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HST |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Contact testing laboratory for specific transport instructions. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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Formalin Fixed or FFPE Tissue; Fresh/Frozen Tissue |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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Contact testing laboratory for specific collection instructions. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Contact testing laboratory for specific transport instructions. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Molecular |
Anatomical Pathology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6457 2679 |
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Last Updated : 16-08-2022 09:36 |