UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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EGFR Mutation Analysis
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EGFRMA / Not orderable in Health Link
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| CPT Code(s): |
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81235, 88381
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PCR followed by Direct Sequencing
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EGFR mutation analysis is useful in predicting lung tumor response to TKI treatment. This test is a consultative evaluation.
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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Routine: Approximately 2 weeks.
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Specimen Requirements
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Paraffin block
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Interpretation
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Report provides interpretation.
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NSCLC Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor
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