Ordering tests with Agendia is a simple process.

For optimal RNA integrity, Agendia utilizes RNARetain, a room temperature, molecular fixative which is provided in the MammaPrint Specimen Collection and Transportation kits. Frozen tissue is not required.

Ordering Specimen Collection and Transportation Kits 

To order 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 a tumor biopsy specimen and can be used for all of Agendia’s breast cancer tests:

• Sturdy outer box
• Sample tube including FDA-cleared RNARetain room temperature, 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. MammaPrint, and Agendia's other breast cancer tests, 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:
   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.