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Laboratory Test Information
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Test Name:
Thyroid Cancer Solid Tumour Panel – Genetics
Alternate Name(s): Somatic Genetic Testing
Requisition Form: Download requisition form for: R_FINAL_Fillable_Cancer Genetics Solid Tumour_requisition_Jan2025.pdf
Specimen Requirement: Two tubes of curls (5 curls 5-10 uM thickness per tube) if macrodissection is not required.
OR
Ten unstained slides (7 uM thickness) along with H&E slide (with region of interest circled by pathologist) if macrodissection is required.

If only one tube of curls or five slides are received, DNA panel will be performed by default, unless RNA panel is specifically requested.

Turnaround Time: 14 Days
Additional Information: Genes analyzed: BRAF, HRAS, KRAS,NRAS, NTRK1,NTRK2,NTRK3, and RET. For any inquiries, please contact geneticsmailbox@hhsc.ca
Method of Analysis: Next-Generation Sequencing
Test was Last Updated: 1/22/2025
Testing Laboratory: Clinical Genetics
Testing Site: JHCC