Fusions: ALK, ROS1, RET - liquid biopsy

Code: 4467

The availability and turnaround time of this test should be confirmed with the unit before collection.

Method

Real-time PCR

Collection requirements

20 mL of whole blood into EDTA tubes (3 mL). The minimum acceptable volume to perform the test is 15 mL.

Sample stability

Room temperature

Turnaround time

6 working days

Preparation and notes

IMPORTANT: 1. Request the questionnaire and the informed consent form from the laboratory. 2. The questionnaire completed by the requesting physician and the informed consent signed by the patient must be sent. SPECIAL COLLECTION TUBES - REQUEST FROM THE LABORATORY. Samples must be delivered to the laboratory on the day of collection or within 48 hours after collection.