Test directory: NGS Melanoma Oncology Panel

Ordering Code7613S
Test NameNGS Melanoma Oncology Panel
AliasMelanoma Targeted Gene Panel
NeoType Melanoma Profile
Preferred SpecimenFormalin-Fixed, Paraffin Embedded Tissue (FFPE)
Preferred Container1.5 mL tubes
Other Specimen/ContainerFresh Tissue, Frozen Tissue
Optimum Volume6-10 sections of tissue at 6 microns
Handling InstructionsEach 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 RequirementsOn 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 StabilityAmbient: Paraffin Embedded Tissue: 7 Days
Fresh or Frozen Tissue: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Fresh or Frozen Tissue: 3 Days
Frozen: Fresh Tissue: 10 Days
Rejection CriteriaTumor content below 30% and decalcified samples
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time12 Days
MethodologyNext Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Reference Lab NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc.

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 20, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Pathology Case NumberALLSee report.
SourceALLSee report.
NGS Melanoma Oncology PanelALLSee report.