Test directory: NGS Melanoma Oncology Panel

Ordering Code 7613S
Test Name NGS Melanoma Oncology Panel
Alias Melanoma Targeted Gene Panel
NeoType Melanoma Profile
Preferred Specimen Formalin-Fixed, Paraffin Embedded Tissue (FFPE)
Preferred Container 1.5 mL tubes
Other Specimen/Container Fresh Tissue, Frozen Tissue
Optimum Volume 6-10 sections of tissue at 6 microns
Handling Instructions Each slide needs to be H&E stained and coverslip removed
One slide needs to be evaluated for tumor and necrosis content. The tumor needs to be circled for microdissection.
Transport Requirements On Oahu or Airline:
Ambient: Paraffin Embedded Tissue
Refrigerated: Fresh Tissue
Frozen or Previously Frozen: Fresh Tissue
Ambient: Formalin-Fixed, Paraffin Embedded Tissue
Do NOT send Fresh Tissue.
Specimen Stability Ambient: Paraffin Embedded Tissue: 7 Days
Fresh or Frozen Tissue: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Fresh or Frozen Tissue: 3 Days
Frozen: Fresh Tissue: 10 Days
Rejection Criteria Tumor content below 30% and decalcified samples
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 12 Days
Methodology Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Reference Lab  NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc.

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 1, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Pathology Case Number ALL See report.
Source ALL See report.
NGS Melanoma Oncology Panel ALL See report.