NTRK 1/2/3 Fusions

Genetic test for NTRK 1/2/3 fusions in tumour tissue.

Test description

Testing (next generation sequencing) for NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3 fusions in tumour tissue, for patients with tumours that are at risk of being caused by NTRK gene fusions.

Test information

Test name

NTRK 1/2/3 Fusions

Clinical indication

Testing for patients with a tumour at risk of NTRK fusion determined by occurring in a child less than 18 years of age, or being mammary analogue secretory carcinoma of the salivary gland, or being secretory breast carcinoma. Information from this test may assist in determining suitability for treatment with targeted therapies (tropomyosin receptor kinase inhibitors).

Gene(s)

NTRK 1/2/3

Method

NGS Oncomine Precision Assay

Turn around time

1 week from receipt of sample

Medicare eligibility

73433 criteria apply

Price

If not MBS eligible. Please contact 1800 822 999 for pricing details

Test request form

Standard pathology request form

Sample type

FFPE Tumour Tissue

Collection type

N/A

Special instructions

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

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