OncoDefender-CRC

Ordering Information

The OncoDefender-CRC test process requires either 1 formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block or 15 unstained slides from the patient’s resected tumor. Results of the OncoDefender-CRC test are typically available within 10 business days from the date the sample and completed Test Requisition Form are received at Everist Genomics. 

To order OncoDefender-CRC:

  1. Obtain free sample collection and pre-paid mailing kits by contacting Everist Genomics. When ordering a mailer, please specify sample type (slides or block).
  2. Affix a bar code label from the collection/mailing kit to the OncoDefender-CRC Test Requisition Form. Complete the Test Requisition Form and send to Everist Genomics.
  3. Forward the collection/mailing kit and a copy of the Test Requisition Form to your Pathologist. (If you have included a Pathologist on the Test Requisition Form, you may also request that Everist Genomics fax a copy of the order form to them.)
  4. Your Pathologist will prepare and package the sample materials and send them to Everist Genomics using the pre-paid collection/mailer kit.
     

Further detailed recommendations for obtaining, preparing, and shipping samples are available at the following links:

What are the OncoDefender-CRC tissue sample requirements?

We accept either a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block or 15 unstained slides. If sending a block, please select one with the greatest amount of invasive cancer and related stroma. Everist Genomics will return any unused tissue from this block to the Pathologist.

If sending tissue slides, please prepare 15 slides containing unstained FFPE tissue that, when taken together, provide a total of at least 375 sq mm of colorectal tumor foci (i.e., ≥25 sq mm tumor/slide) and that are 5 microns thick.

Affix a bar code label from the collection/mailing kit to each block or slide sample. These labels must be included and must match the Test Requisition Form label.

What is reported from the OncoDefender-CRC test and how do I get the results?

The OncoDefender-CRC results report includes an indication of risk for cancer recurrence within 3 years of surgery (resection) relative to results obtained in the clinical validation study.

Reports are available by fax, overnight mail, or email to the ordering physician and any other physicians or health care providers identified on the Test Requisition Form.

The Test Requisition Form provides options for you to select your preferred reporting method.

Where can I obtain additional information about ordering OncoDefender-CRC?

Please contact Customer Service for any questions you may have when completing the OncoDefender-CRC Requisition Form or how to submit a specimen: