ALK FISH (Lung Cancer) Morphometric


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Test Name:	ALK FISH (Lung Cancer) Morphometric
Test Number:	Pathology Add-On Request
Collect:	Tumor specimen
Container:	Tumor specimen in paraffin block
Processing:	Submit entire block
Transport/Stability:	Ambient
Alternate Names:	Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) 2p23
Performing Lab:	AHL - Cytogenetics; Z
Days Set Up:	Tu
Expected TAT:	10 days
Ref. Ranges:	Positive or Negative for ALK rearrangement, or Uninformative
Collection/ Processing Details:	FDA approved, quantitative morphometric FISH analysis Document time in fixation – specimen should be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin for 6-72 hrs. Specimens should be immersed in formalin within 1 hr of procedure. Specimens fixed by other means, such as B+, will not be accepted. Test Ordering For Excellian Users: Excellian orders must come through Pathology
Method:	Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
CPT Codes:	Bill code: ALKP 88377
Supply Connection:	Pathology Add-On Request
Date Created:	06/27/2013
Revised Date:	06/15/2015