Reflex Molecular Testing in Melanoma Diagnosis: When Should BRAF Mutation Testing Be Ordered and Who Should Order It?

J Cutan Med Surg. 2022 Mar-Apr;26(2):201-202. doi: 10.1177/12034754211045380. Epub 2021 Sep 8.
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Keywords: BRAF inhibitor; BRAF mutation; MAPK pathway; advanced melanoma; metastatic melanoma; reflex testing; stage II; targeted therapy.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Melanoma* / diagnosis
  • Melanoma* / genetics
  • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
  • Mutation
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf / genetics
  • Reflex
  • Skin Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms* / genetics

Substances

  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors
  • BRAF protein, human
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf