About Us

BWH’s Center for Advanced Molecular Diagnostics (CAMD) is a CLIA-certified clinical molecular and cytogenetics diagnostics laboratory offering a wide range of high quality, innovative genetic and cancer diagnostic testing services. Within CAMD, the Translational Biomarker Core (TBC, formerly the CAMD Research Core) provides the same clinical grade sample preparation and diagnostic testing on a fee for service basis to support both local and global research communities. Studies performed in partnership with TBC span grant-funded academic research to active academic and industry sponsored clinical trials. 

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Ordering and Specimen Submission Information

BEFORE ORDERING CYTOGENETICS SERVICES, email BWHCAMDResearchCore@bwh.harvard.edu with a brief description of your project, PI name, test requested, estimated number of samples, and sample type(s). All projects must be reviewed and approved by the lab director prior to initiating a Service Request. 
BEFORE ORDERING SPECIMEN RETRIEVAL SERVICES for residual clinical samples, send a list of sample identifiers to BWHCAMDResearchCore@bwh.harvard.edu; BL/BWL, MRN, patient initials preferred. Sample concentrations and residual volumes will be reviewed to determine availability.
 

Overview of Specimen Submission Instructions

  • Create a user account on the Partners Core Management system.
  • Log into your Partners Core account and and open a new (or update an existing) Service Request with all project information and sample details completed.  
    • Physical Sample Requirements:
      • Each sample must have two (2) unique identifiers. For FFPE samples, both IDs on the H&E and USS must match.
      • Acceptable sample identifiers include subject number, block number (FFPE), surgical case number, SHL accession, DOB or YOB, and initials.
    • Submission Form Requirements:
      • CAMD TBC Service Request – manually complete the Sample Information section on the TBC website.
      • Sample Manifest Excel File – create a sample manifest and upload it to the Service Request under Documents in lieu of completing the Sample Information section on the TBC website.
      • Custom Submission Form – for longitudinal studies, TBC can assist in creating a custom requisition per project. Contact BWHCAMDResearchCore@bwh.harvard.edu for details.
    • PLEASE NOTE: The identifier information must be identical between the form and samples; receipt of mismatched and/or incomplete sample information will delay processing.
  • Space
  • For all sample submissions:
    • Email us at BWHCAMDResearchCore@bwh.harvard.edu to arrange a time to drop off samples during walk-in hours or provide shipment notification with tracking information. Include the PI name or Study ID and the CAMD-ID number (CAMD-######) in the subject line of the email for all correspondence.
    • Provide a printed copy of the completed Service Request, Sample Manifest, or Custom Sample Submission Form (for longitudinal studies) with each drop-off or shipment to the appropriate address below. 
      • Walk-in | By appointment only
        CAMD TBC (CAMD-######)
        Brigham and Women's Hospital 
        70 Francis Street, Shapiro building, SH-5032
        CAMD Specimen Receiving Window, 5th floor, N Elevator (follow the arrow signs after exiting the elevator)
      • Shipping | Monday - Friday 9:30am-4:00pm 
        ATTN: CAMD TBC (CAMD-######)
        Brigham and Women's Hospital
        Department of Pathology,         SH-5032
        75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
    • We do not accept samples on weekends or MGB holidays. Please arrange for shipping or drop-off of materials with guaranteed delivery before 4:00pm on non-holiday weekdays.
    • Reports for diagnostic assays will be delivered via OneDrive; data for other services will be communicated via email. Alternative data delivery or transfer services are available for additional fees.

 

Contact BWHCAMDResearchCore@bwh.harvard.edu for further assistance.