Gastrointestinal tumor (KIT and PDGFRA genes, sequencing)
Code: 3222
The availability and turnaround time of this test should be confirmed with the unit before collection.
- Method
- Sanger sequencing
- Collection requirements
- Paraffin-embedded tissue: Biopsy or surgical specimens
- Sample stability
- Refrigerated at 2-8 °C
- Turnaround time
- 33 working days
- Preparation and notes
- IMPORTANT: Samples for this test should only be collected Monday to Thursday and never on the day before a public holiday. Clinical history and family history are mandatory.
Genes tested
Gene KIT exões (9, 11, 13, 17), Gene PDGFRA exões (12,18)