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Test Name:
 		Bladder Cancer Solid Tumour Panel - Genetics
Alternate Name(s): FGFR2, FGFR3, somatic genetic testing
Requisition Form: Download Requisition Form
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.

Email geneticsurgentreques@hhsc.ca with inquiries.
Turnaround Time: 14 days from receipt in Genetics Laboratory
Additional Information: Reflex testing on newly diagnosed tumours with advanced/metastatic bladder carcinoma.

Genes analyzed (DNA and RNA): FGFR2, FGFR3.

For any inquiries, please contact geneticsmailbox@hhsc.ca.
Method of Analysis: Next-Generation Sequencing
Test was Last Updated: 1/17/2025
Testing Laboratory: Clinical Genetics
Testing Site: JHCC