Competency information

Details

Receive samples and referral information for a range of colorectal cancer and melanoma referrals

Considerations

  • Identify suitable sample types and understand limitations of material received according to type, size, tumour burden, necrosis etc
  • Identify appropriate pathway for genomic testing
  • Identify hotspot target genes based on referral type and sample metrics

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Interact with relevant disciplines for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients
# 3 Outcome Apply the appropriate testing strategy for patients referred for diagnostic testing for colorectal cancer and melanoma