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 cancer diagnostic services. Within CAMD, the Translational Biomarker Core (TBC, formerly the CAMD Research Core) provides the same clinical grade sample preparation and diagnostic testing services 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. 

NGS Test Information

Clinical Laboratory Test Menu (coming soon)

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Services

Users can log in to the Services for detailed information on each service and current pricing. For assistance, contact BWHCAMDRESEARCHCORE@BWH.HARVARD.EDU.


BEFORE ORDERING CYTOGENETICS SERVICES, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE CYTOGENETICS PROJECT REQUEST FORM, FILL OUT, AND SEND TO PWACHIRAKANTAPONG@BWH.HARVARD.EDU. Upon review, we will determine a timeframe in which the lab can accept the samples.

BEFORE ORDERING SPECIMEN RETRIEVAL SERVICES (OncoPanel or RHP DNA), PLEASE FILL OUT THE SPECIMEN RETRIEVAL REQUEST FORM AND SEND TO BWHCAMDRESEARCHCORE@BWH.HARVARD.EDU. Upon review, we will determine whether sufficient material is available to distribute.


Overview of Specimen Submission Requirements and Instructions

  • Create a user account on the Partners Core Management system.
  • Log into your Partners Core account and enter or update a Service Request with all project information and sample details completed.  
    • PLEASE NOTE: We require 2 matching identifiers on the physical sample(s) and the submission form. 
      • Physical Sample Requirements:
        • The provided Sample ID must match one ID on the material submitted and the other ID must match an additional identifier. For FFPE samples, both IDs on 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:
        • Acceptable sample information documentation:
          1. CAMD TBC Service Request – manually complete the Sample Information section on the TBC website.
          2. Sample Manifest Excel File – in lieu of typing manually under Sample Information on the TBC website, complete a sample manifest and upload it to the Service Request under Documents.
          3. Custom Submission Form – for ongoing/longitudinal studies, TBC can assist in creating a custom requisition per project. Contact BWHCAMDRESEARCHCORE@BWH.HARVARD.EDU for details.
        • The identifier information must be identical between the form and samples; receipt of mismatched and/or incomplete sample information will delay processing.
  • For all sample submissions please email us at BWHCAMDRESEARCHCORE@BWH.HARVARD.EDU; include the date and time you would like to stop by if you are a walk-in user or send a shipping notification with the tracking number for all sample shipments.  
    • Be sure to include the PI name or Study ID and the CAMD-ID number (CAMD-#####) in the subject line of the email for all correspondence.
    • Include a printed copy of the completed Service Request, Sample Manifest, or Custom Sample Submission Form (for ongoing/longitudinal studies) with each drop-off or shipment to the appropriate address below:
      • Walk-in | Please contact BWHCAMDRESEARCHCORE@BWH.HARVARD.EDU regarding the best timeline for dropping off the materials.
        CAMD TBC Research Core (CAMD-#####)
        70 Francis Street
        BWH Shapiro building, Shapiro 5032
        CAMD Specimen Receiving Window, 5th floor, N Elevator (follow the arrow signs as you exit the elevator)
      • Shipping | Monday - Friday 9:30am-4:00pm 
        ATTN: CAMD TBC Research Core (CAMD-#####)
        Brigham and Women's Hospital
        Center for Advanced Molecular Diagnostics, SH-5032
        75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
    • PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accept weekend deliveries, including holidays. Please arrange for shipping or drop-off of materials with guaranteed delivery from Monday to Friday before 4:00pm. For MGB holidays, please click here.
  • Reports will be delivered via OneDrive (OncoPanel) or PowerPath email (all other assays).

For complete submission instructions and sample requirements, please click here for the CAMD TBC User Guidelines.

For further assistance, please contact BWHCAMDRESEARCHCORE@BWH.HARVARD.EDU.