GENE PANELS
FAMILIAL COLON CANCER PANEL (FAMGP-FONCGP) THROUGH STHT
DETAILS
CERTIFICATES
141-MED (UZ Brussel)
141-TEST (BRIGHTcore)
INSTRUMENTS
Illumina NovaSeq 6000
Our highest capacity short read sequencer. This device can generate reads up to 250 bp in length (on the SP flowcell) and generate up to 10B reads per flowcell (S4).
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CONTACT
Secretariaat Medische Genetica
+32 (0)2 477 64 79 (sec)
UZ Brussel
Centrum Medische Genetica
Laarbeeklaan 101
1090 Brussels
SAMPLE TYPES
We aim to keep the list with sample types updated. However, if you believe we offer this gene panel on other sample types, or if you have a very specific sample type you'd like to evaluate : please contact the corresponding persons for either diagnostic or research purposes.
* Microtube can be a either a cryovial or eppendorf tube (0,5 ; 1,5 or 2 ml). Please consider the quality of the tube used (nuclease free ; free of RNA/DNA ; sterile ; LoBind) according to application needed.
Research portfolio
Blood > cfDNA/ctDNA
Streck Cell-Free DNA BCT
9 ml
Room temperature
Blood > DNA
EDTA tube
10 ml (min. 3 ml)
Room temperature
Cells of various tissue origins > DNA
Microtube* with cell pellet or on lysis buffer
> 5 million cells
Dry ice
DNA from various tissues > DNA
Microtube* or 96 well plate
See test details/specifications
Room temperature
FFPE block of various tissues > DNA
Paraffin block (in cassette)
Representative block ; Tumor load preferentially >10% ; To be processed by our pathology department (microtome section needed)
Room temperature
FFPE section of various tissues > DNA
Microtube*
Min. 1x 10 µm section (up to 2 mm³ tissue) ; Tumor load preferentially >10%
Room temperature
Plasma > cfDNA/ctDNA
DNA LoBind 5 ml tube
> 2ml
Dry ice
Tissue of various origins > DNA
Cryovial containing stabilizer (eg. AllProtect) or tissue homogenized on lysis buffer
Application/tissue specific (contact us)
Dry ice
Diagnostic portfolio
Blood > DNA
EDTA tube
10 ml (min. 3 ml)
Room temperature
DNA from various tissues > DNA
Microtube* or 96 well plate
See test details/specifications
Room temperature
Tissue of various origins > DNA
Cryovial containing stabilizer (eg. AllProtect) or tissue homogenized on lysis buffer
Application/tissue specific (contact us)
Dry ice
Specific sample recommendations / requirements
Absorbance ratio A260/A230 - Minimum
Optimum : 1,5 [Acceptable range (-)]
DNA from various tissues
Lower values are indicative for indicative for EDTA, carbohydrate, chaotropic salts (and also protein) contamination
Absorbance ratio A260/A280 - Minimum
Optimum : 1,5 [Acceptable range (-)]
DNA from various tissues
Lower values are indicative for indicative for protein, phenol or other aromatic compound contamination
Elution buffer : nuclease free water, Tris-HCl or TE
Optimum : [Acceptable range (-)]
Please use nuclease free elution buffers, however this assay is compatible with either water, Tris-HCl as TE.
DNA from various tissues
Minimum DNA concentration
Optimum : 6 [Acceptable range (-)]
DNA from various tissues
A minimum concentration of 6 ng/µl is required, however succesfull experiments are possible below this limit. Low concentrated samples are vacuum concentrated to increase library prep success rate.
Minimum DNA quantity
Optimum : 10 [Acceptable range (-)]
DNA from various tissues
Below 10 ng input, success rate is very low. Please provide us with as much as material as possible (300 ng preferred).
DELIVERABLES
Which data files can be retrieved from us for this specific gene panel?
Deliverable | Description | Research or diagnostic |
|---|---|---|
Called variants - vcf file | Text file containing all detected variants as compared to the relevant reference genome | Diagnostic / RUO |
Clinical report | Diagnostic report generated by Clinical Geneticist/ Pathologist / Hematologist | Diagnostic |
Raw data - bam file | Binary data file containing the aligned reads | RUO (on request) |
Raw data - fastq file | Data file containing the raw (unaligned) reads | RUO (on request) |
Run folder | The complete run folder can be transferred if it concerns a run reservation (private run) | RUO (on request) |
PLAN EXPERIMENT
For Diagnostics
This test is mainly performed as a diagnostic assay. In this case, please contact your General Practitioner or Clinical Geneticist (Centre for Medical Genetics of choice) to get the diagnosis started.
For Research
This test can also be applied in context of research. For this, please get approval from your local ethical committee and/or make proper arrangements with your Biobank.
Please follow the steps below to start up an experiment with us.
Get in touch (ONLY FOR NEW PROJECTS)
Explain your project, so we can assist you to find the best solution.
Expect questions like :
What type of sample would you like to analyze?
Which elution buffer did you use?
What are the expected concentrations of your samples?
How many samples would you like to process?
How fast do you need the results (TAT) and/or do we need to expedite?
If you deviate from our sample types, are there test samples available?
Are our standard deliverables ok?
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Request quotation
Once you know which experiment you want to set up, fill out the 'Quote request' form, with the essential details of your project :
Coordinates of the person to whom to address the quotation
Which type of test you'd like to set up
Do you require a specific deliverable?
Do we need to expedite (comes at extra cost)?
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Submit your samples
Once you agree with our terms (quote / TAT / terms & conditions) :
Fill out our sample submission form
Send it via email : contact us
Print out the form and include it with your samples
Send your samples to us
Label your tubes/plates correctly : see details here
Adhere to the corresponding transport conditions listed under Sample types
Indicate if we can discard your samples after completion of project
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Your experiment starts
Now it is up to us... We will start your experiment as soon as possible.
When expedited, the turn-around-time (TAT) is 1 month
For standard requests the turn-around-time (TAT) is 2 months
The standard TAT is generally overestimated, but this extended timeframe allows us to : combine similar requests of multiple scientists and to repeat the experiment in case of issues.
Please refrain from contacting us in case the pre-agreed TAT didn't expire yet.
