OncoStrands® Comprehensive Fusion > DNA Laboratories Staging Site

Specimen Requirements
Clinical usage	Comprehensive RNA fusion genomic analysis that covers hundreds of cancer-relevant fusion-associated genes, including novel fusions. Useful for rare, undifferentiated cancers, particularly for sarcomas.
Type of sample	Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) Tissue/Cell Block (preferred) or 15 x 5µm unstained slides of FFPE tissue mounted on uncoated slides + 1 H&E stained slide
Surface Area & Tumour Purity	Minimum surface area of 5 x 5 mm2 per slide. If the tissue area is smaller, please provide additional 5 – 10 5µm unstained slides. At least 20% tumour purity per slide.
Storage & transportation	Please keep at room temperature. Do not freeze, and keep away from direct sunlight.
Turnaround Time (TAT)	3 weeks

Specimen Requirements

Clinical usage

Comprehensive RNA fusion genomic analysis that covers hundreds of cancer-relevant fusion-associated genes, including novel fusions. Useful for rare, undifferentiated cancers, particularly for sarcomas.

Type of sample

Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) Tissue/Cell Block (preferred) or 15 x 5µm unstained slides of FFPE tissue mounted on uncoated slides + 1 H&E stained slide

Surface Area & Tumour Purity

Minimum surface area of 5 x 5 mm2 per slide. If the tissue area is smaller, please provide additional 5 – 10 5µm unstained slides. At least 20% tumour purity per slide.

Storage & transportation

Please keep at room temperature. Do not freeze, and keep away from direct sunlight.

Turnaround Time (TAT)

3 weeks