OncoStrands® HRD > DNA Laboratories Staging Site

Specimen Requirements
Clinical usage	HRD is reported in genomic instability score (GIS) and tBRCA1/2 status, based on Myriad Genetics proprietary algorithm and is available for Ovarian Cancer ONLY.
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 – 4 weeks

Specimen Requirements

Clinical usage

HRD is reported in genomic instability score (GIS) and tBRCA1/2 status, based on Myriad Genetics proprietary algorithm and is available for Ovarian Cancer ONLY.

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 – 4 weeks