On this page, the Melanoma Nursing Initiative provides a practical overview of BRAF testing in melanoma.
We thank Novartis Pharmaceuticals for an unrestricted educational grant in support of this important educational initiative.
This document provides a quick overview of some of the key aspects of BRAF testing as well as suggested readings for a more in-depth review. The content was developed by Krista M. Rubin, RN, MS, FNP-BC.
These videos, developed by Mr Rubin and Dr Ryan Sullivan, discuss details about BRAF testing.
In this video, Dr Sullivan discusses the tissue requirements for BRAF testing.
In this video, Dr Sullivan reviews the use of companion diagnostics in melanoma.
In this video, Dr Sullivan discusses the use of BRAF staining (immunohistochemistry).
In this video, Dr Sullivan discusses the specific BRAF mutations to test for.
In this video, Dr Sullivan discusses other mutations that can be targeted in melanoma and how to check for them.
In this video, Dr Sullivan discusses the BRAF blood test.
In this video, Dr Sullivan discusses the turnaround time for different BRAF tests and how that plays into decision making.
In this video, Dr Sullivan discusses the performance of BRAF-directed therapy based on disease burden.
