Breast Cancer Gene Panel Test
Testing of pathogenic variants in breast cancer associated with potential therapy and resistance to treatment.

Test description

PIK3CA, AKT1 and PTEN pathogenic variants are associated with potentially targeted therapies. ESR1 mutations are linked to endocrine therapy resistance and can guide other treatments. Fusions may be targetable with kinase inhibitors. NTRK fusions are diagnostic of secretory carcinoma of the breast.

Test information

Test name

Breast cancer solid tumour panel

Clinical indication

Testing of breast cancer tissue to determine suitable treatment.

Gene(s)

DNA: AKT1, PIK3CA, PTEN, ESR1

CNV: ERBB2 amp

RNA: RET fusion, NTRK fusion

Method

NGS Oncomine Precision Assay

Turn around time

5 business days from receipt of sample

Medicare eligibility
Price

DNA only: $425

DNA & RNA: $799

Test request form

Somatic Genetic Testing Request Form

Sample type

FFPE Tumour Tissue

Collection type
Special instructions

6 x 5µm slides plus 1 x H&E stained slide required