FISH ALK
Methodology
FISH
Test Description and clinical significance
Probes
ALK(Non-Heme)
Disease:
Non-small cell lung cancer, and neuroblastoma
ALK Rearrangement by FISH is designed to detect loss rearrangement (breakapart) of the ALK gene. This FISH test detects rearrangements involving the ALK gene (2p23) in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tissue specimens via fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) .
Specimen Requirements
Collection:
FFPET/un-stained slides
Stability:
Room Temperature - Indefinitely
Unacceptable Conditions:
Unlabeled specimen/Decalcified tissue/Insuffcient tissue fixation
Storage & Transport
Room Temperature
CPT(s)
88377
New York Approved
NO
TAT
3 Days
*The CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only and are based on AMA guidelines The billing party is solely responsible for correct CPT coding.
