Oncotype DX

Oncotype DX, Breast Recurrence Score, ODX, Genomic Breast Cancer Assay, 21-Gene Expression Assay

18 days

Oncotype uses RT-PCR technique

Accredited Laboratory Partner

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Genomic test analyzing breast, colon, or prostate cancer tumors. Predicts recurrence risk and benefit from chemotherapy.

Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block or Slides

One fixed paraffin embedded tumor block or fifteen 5um serial unstained s,ides. Hand number the serially sectioned slides to indicate the order in which they were cut. Unnumbered slides will be returned. Refer to pathology guidelines form for more information

Contact Technical Support to request for special kits. Complete all the sections on the test requisition form. Missing information may result in delay in test results. Ship the form with a copy of the pathology report.

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.