Specimen Types

• HopeSeq Solid Tumor Panels: FFPE
• HopeSeq Thyroid, FNA: FNA
• Individual Molecular Oncology Testing: FFPE
   

Specimen Requirements

• FFPE (Formalin Fixed Parrafin Embedded) Block with the highest tumor content, which is not exposed to any decalcifying solutions OR 1 H&E and 15 USS (unstained slides 10uM thickness)
• FNA (Fine Needle aspirations): Special DNA/RNA stabilizer tube will be provided. Call Lab Outreach for special transport tube instruction sheet before performing FNA.
   

Shipping/Handling

• FFPE: ship at ambient temperature.