Breast Cancer Panel

Alternative Names/Synonyms	SGT, Somatic Genetic Testing, ESR1, PIK3CA, AKT1, PTEN
Laboratory	Diagnostic Medical Genetics
Sub-section	Advanced Molecular Genetics
Specimen Type	Fixed Tissue - Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded
Test Code	M3BCT1

Clinical Significance (If applicable)

Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded Tissue Block

Blocks are preferred.

If submitting slides:
6 x 10um on plain slides + 1 H&E AND 10um curls in a 1.5 mL tube

ParaffinSections
Super Clean cutting

Room Temperature. Must not be refrigerated frozen or exposed to heat.

Routine only; Monday to Friday

2 weeks

molecularlab.MSH@sinaihealth.ca

ESR1, PIK3CA, AKT1, PTEN

Samples received and processed Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Yes

Breast; Indications outlined by Ontario Health (formerly Cancer Care Ontario); see link in Clinical Significance section