Single Gene Testing

Single gene testing is now available from Genomic Testing Cooperative. In an effort to provide more options for customers who want to take a step wise approach to testing we now offer the following genes available as single gene testing options.

All single gene testing is available to reflex to our comprehensive solid tumor and hematology profiles.

Genes (Third party billings accepted)

Solid Tumors:

• FFPE: 1 H&E slide and 6-8 unstained slides, 5-7 microns of tissue fixed with 10% NBF fixative. Please circle tumor for microdissection. Alternatively, the FFPE block can be sent for tumor circling and cutting at our laboratory.
• Complete requisition, making sure all sections are completed in their entirety including client information, patient Information, specimen Information and test selection. Missing information may delay reporting of test results.
• Diagnosis/patient history is extremely important in rendering the correct interpretation of results and should also be filled out as completely as possible.
• A copy of a path report should be included.
• Ensure the specimen is labeled with patient name and number. A minimum of two patient identifiers is required for each specimen.

Hematologic Neoplasms:

• Bone marrow: 2 mL. EDTA tube is preferred.
• Peripheral blood: 5 mL. EDTA tube is preferred.
• Fresh Tissue
• FFPE: 1 H&E slide and 6-10 unstained slides, 5-7 microns of BM clot or tissue fixed with 10% NBF fixative. Alternatively, the FFPE block of the BM clot can be sent for sectioning in our Lab.

Specimen Preparation and Shipping Guidelines

• Use the Hematology Transport Kit or Solid Tumor Transport Kit (depending on the sample type)
  • Complete Requisition, making sure all sections are completed in their entirety including client information, patient Information, specimen Information and test Selection.  Missing information may delay reporting of test results.
  • Diagnosis/patient history is extremely important in rendering the correct interpretation of results and should also be filled out as completely as possible. A copy of a Path report should be included.
  • Ensure the specimen is labeled with patient name and number.  A minimum of two patient identifiers is required for each specimen
  
  For FFPE samples:
  • If sending FFPE Block-Insert up to 6 blocks into plastic block tray provided. Insert block tray into foam insert in the transport box.
  • If sending slides-Insert slides into plastic slide holders provided. Insert the slide holders into the foam insert in the transport box.  The container will hold up to 6 maximum slide holders.
  • Place folded test requisition(s) and/or manifest(s) if ordered electronically into the transport kit.
  • Close box and tuck tabs into place. No tape necessary.
  
  For blood samples:
  • Ship using a cold pack. The cold pack should not directly contact the blood tube. Ship as soon as sample collected with overnight delivery.

Contact us about Single Gene Testing

[contact-form-7 id=”5941″ title=”Single Gene Testing Form”]