Laboratory Medicine Program

Retinoblastoma (RB1)

Clinical Decription:
Retinoblastoma is a malignant tumour of the developing retina that occurs in children usually before the age of 5. Individuals with a personal and/or family history of retinoblastoma may be eligible for genetic testing. Note: This is a blood test for individuals with retinoblastoma to determine a hereditary cause. It is not a tumour test for somatic gene variants that provide diagnostic, prognostic or therapeutic information.

Method: Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Reference ranges for this test are not available online. However, they are included in all test results. For more information, please call us.

Specimen Type: peripheral blood (EDTA)
Volume: 5 mL (minimum: 2 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: See requisitions for the full list of available testing and special instructions.

Testing Schedule(s): Please call

Turnaround Time: None

For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227