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Mutation and copy number analysis for BRCA1, BRCA2, STK11, PTEN, CDH1, PALB2, TP53


Test Name
Mutation and copy number analysis for BRCA1, BRCA2, STK11, PTEN, CDH1, PALB2, TP53
Test Code
SABRCAP (proband)
Specimen Type

EDTA or Extracted DNA

Minimum Volume
5mL EDTA
Preferred Volume
10mL EDTA
Comments

This test can only proceed if the patient has breast or ovarian cancer with a >10% risk of having a pathogenic germline mutation.

If this does not apply, order any relevant genetic testing under Miscellaneous genetic test or order TP53 as required.

MBS item number
73296
Assay Performed
Department of Molecular Pathology
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Building
Level 4 305 Grattan St Melbourne 3000
VIC
(03) 8559 7284