Table 1 Characteristics of the study population
Characteristic | N | % (N = 4) |
|---|---|---|
Type of testing | ||
Reflex testing | 2 | 50% |
Parallel testing | 0 | 0% |
Combination | 1 | 25% |
Clinician can choose | 2 | 50% |
Genes/proteins tested for NSCLC | ||
EGFR | 4 | 100% |
ALK | 4 | 100% |
ROS1 | 4 | 100% |
PD-L1 | 4 | 100% |
KRAS | 4 | 100% |
BRAF | 4 | 100% |
MET | 4 | 100% |
Average turnaround time (in calendar days) | ||
1 – 7 | 0 | 0% |
8 – 14 | 3 | 75% |
15 – 21 | 1 | 25% |
> 21 | 0 | 0% |
Tissue testing: in routine & accredited | 4 | 100% |
Liquid biopsy testing: in routine & accredited | 4 | 100% |
Input data from request form to the LIS | ||
Manually | 3 | 75% |
Automatically (via barcoding) | 1 | 25% |