MET
Methodology
FISH
Test Description and clinical significance
Probes
7p11.1-q11.1/7q31.2
Disease:
Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer, MDS, AML, Marginal zone lymphoma, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, and endometrial cancer
It is designed to detect the MET gene region located on 7q31. MET (7q31) which is a protooncogene that encodes a transmembrane tyrosine kinase receptor, and regulates cellular pathways responsible for cell proliferation. Aberrant activation of MET (7q31) signaling occurs in some cancers.
Specimen Requirements
Collection:
FFPET/un-stained slides
Stability:
Indefinitely
Unacceptable Conditions:
Unlabeled specimen/Decalcified tissue/Insuffcient tissue fixation
Storage & Transport
Room Temperature
CPT(s)
88377
New York Approved
YES
TAT
2 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.
