Laboratory Medicine Program

Lung Adenocarcinoma

Clinical Decription:
Lung cancer is comprised of two major types, non-small cell lung cancer (accounting for 85% of cases) and small cell lung cancer (accounting for the remaining 15% of cases). Within non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) there are three major histologic subtypes: adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell lung cancer. Adenocarcinoma is the most common subtype, characterized by the presence of malignant glandular epithelial cells. Genetic testing can aid in determining the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment choice for NSCLC. Testing for multiple genetic biomarkers simultaneously by NGS leads to increased information while saving tissue and time to results.

Method: Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Reference ranges for this test are not available online. However, they are included in all test results. For more information, please call us.

Specimen Type: Paraffin-embedded material (FFPE)/Cytology fluids
Volume: n/a

Shipping: room temperature or 4 degree

Special Instructions: Gene (ALK, BRAF, CTNB1, EGFR, ERBB2, FGFR1, KRAS, MET, NRG1, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, PIK3CA, RB1, RET, ROS1, SMARCA4, STK11, TP53) See requisitions for the full list of available testing and special instructions

Testing Schedule(s): Please call

Turnaround Time: None

For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227