Ordering TargetPrint^® 

TargetPrint can be ordered with or without an accompanying MammaPrint test.  TargetPrint requires the submission of a fresh, RNARetain^® fixed specimen which is provided in the MammaPrint Specimen Collection and Transportation kits. Frozen tissue is not required.

Ordering Specimen Collection and Transportation Kits

To order TargetPrint and/or MammaPrint Specimen Collection and Transportation kits, please follow the link below and complete the order form; kits will be shipped immediately. Remember; please place your order at least four working days prior to surgery.  Order Kits

Each kit contains all of the necessary components to prepare and submit one tumor biopsy specimen which can be used for all of Agendia’s breast cancer tests:

• Sturdy outer box
• Sample tube including FDA-cleared RNARetain molecular fixative
• Optional 3mm biopsy punch for sampling surgical tumor specimens
• FedEx transportation materials
• Sampling instruction pamphlet
• Test request form including unique barcode labels

Specimen Requirements

1. TargetPrint can be performed on core needle biopsies or tissue taken from a surgical specimen.
2. For core needle biopsies, two 14 gauge or one 8 gauge core will provide sufficient tissue. 
3. For surgical specimens (lumpectomy or mastectomy):
   a. Using a scalpel, the tissue sample should be at least 3mm³ (height, width, length) and at least one side of the biopsy should not exceed 5mm to allow penetration of the RNARetain fixative.
   b. If using the optional punch tool provided in the kit, the tissue sample will be 3mm in diameter and should be at least 3-5mm in length.
4. For ideal testing material, the tissue sample should include as much tumor as possible. 
5. It is important to obtain the fresh, unfixed tissue sample within 60 minutes of surgical removal and place the sample in the RNARetain molecular fixative to ensure the highest RNA integrity. 
6. Once within RNARetain, the sample is stable at room temperature for 7 days.