Focus Fusion Panel 52 Genes
Focus Fusion Panel 52 Genes at Lab Tests Dubai costs AED 5,500 (VAT included), and results are usually ready in 20–25 days. Book home collection across Dubai (AED 150) or visit our lab in Al Karama or Al Barsha 1 — no doctor referral needed.
Key facts
- Price (incl. VAT)
- AED 5,500
- Sample
- Tumour tissue (paraffin block)
- Method
- Next-generation sequencing (NGS)
- Results in
- 20–25 days
- Home collection
- AED 150 per visit
- Doctor referral
- Not needed
What it measures
- Hotspot mutations: AKT1, ALK, AR, BRAF, CDK4, CTNNB1, DDR2, EGFR, ERBB2, ERBB3, ERBB4, ESR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, GNA11, GNAQ, HRAS, IDH1, IDH2, JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, KIT, KRAS, MAP2K1, MAP2K2, MET, MTOR, NRAS, PDGFRA, PIK3CA, RAF1, RET, ROS1, SMO
- Copy-number changes: ALK, AR, BRAF, CCND1, CDK4, CDK6, EGFR, ERBB2, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, FGFR4, KIT, KRAS, MET, MYC, MYCN, PDGFRA, PIK3CA
- Gene fusions: ABL1, AKT3, ALK, AXL, BRAF, EGFR, ERBB2, ERG, ETV1, ETV4, ETV5, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, MET, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, PDGFRA, PPARG, RAF1, RET, ROS1
The Focus Fusion panel tests 52 genes in solid tumour tissue for the main types of genetic change that can guide targeted cancer treatment: hotspot mutations, copy-number changes and gene fusions.
What the test looks for
Using next-generation sequencing (NGS) on tumour tissue, the panel looks for:
- Hotspot mutations in 35 genes, including EGFR, KRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA and KIT
- Copy-number changes in 19 genes, such as ERBB2 (HER2), MET and FGFR amplifications
- Gene fusions in 23 genes, including ALK, ROS1, RET, NTRK and FGFR rearrangements
The full gene list is shown on this page. These changes occur in many solid tumours, so the panel can be used across different cancer types.
Who might consider it
This test is for people with a confirmed solid tumour, at the request of their oncologist, who want to know whether the tumour has changes that may be treated with targeted medicines or that could make them eligible for clinical trials. It looks at the tumour, not at inherited cancer risk.
Before you book
This test does not use a blood sample. It needs a paraffin block of tumour tissue from an earlier biopsy or operation, which is kept by the hospital or laboratory that processed it. The block should contain at least 10% tumour cells. Contact us before booking and our team will explain how to arrange the block. The lab also asks for a signed consent form and your clinical history, including the pathology report. Results are usually ready in 20–25 days.
Understanding your results
The report lists the changes found in the tumour and notes those linked to available treatments. Your oncologist interprets the report together with your pathology and scans. Finding no actionable change is common; your oncologist will explain what it means for you.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Focus Fusion panel (52 genes) cost in Dubai?
AED 5,500, VAT included. The test uses your stored tumour tissue block, so no blood sample is taken.
Does this panel test for inherited cancer risk?
No. It looks for changes in the tumour tissue. For inherited risk, a germline test such as BRCA or a hereditary cancer panel is used.
Can you collect the sample at home?
No blood is needed. The test uses a paraffin block of tumour tissue from an earlier biopsy or operation. Contact us before booking and we will explain how to arrange it.
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
You can book it directly, but this test is normally arranged with your oncologist, who will interpret the result with your pathology report.
How long do results take?
Results are usually ready in 20–25 days after the lab receives the tissue block.
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Book this test
No doctor referral needed. Home sample collection anywhere in Dubai for AED 150 per visit, or visit our lab in Al Karama or Al Barsha 1. Every price includes VAT.