FISH, ALK 2p23 Rearrangement, Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Order Code:
LC2P23
Test Summary
Non-small cell lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Tyrosine kinase inhibitors have been demonstrated to reduce lung cancer cell proliferation. The therapeutic efficacy of inhibiting ALK in tumors that were selected by ALK positivity using FISH has been demonstrated in an early-phase clinical trial of a small molecular inhibitor of the ALK tyrosine kinase. The Vysis ALK Break Apart FISH probe kit is a qualitative test to detect rearrangements involving the ALK gene in formalin-fixed paraffin embedded non-small cell lung cancer tissue specimens to aid in identifying those patients eligible for treatment with XALKOR (crizotinib).
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue collected in an IHC Specimen Transport kit
Minimum Volume
1 block • 3 slides
Instructions
Lung tissue biopsy, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block or charged/+slides from formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue. Specimen must be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin. Fixation between 6 and 48 hours is recommended.
Pathology report must accompany paraffin block or slides.
Information required in this report include: Physician identification, specimen identifiers (case and block number), specimen site and type, tissue processing used (routine or microwave), type of fixative, time and duration of fixation, pathologic diagnosis. Do not freeze.
If results are not possible, the test order may be canceled and replaced with a Cytogenetics Communication.
Pathology report must accompany paraffin block or slides.
Information required in this report include: Physician identification, specimen identifiers (case and block number), specimen site and type, tissue processing used (routine or microwave), type of fixative, time and duration of fixation, pathologic diagnosis. Do not freeze.
If results are not possible, the test order may be canceled and replaced with a Cytogenetics Communication.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Indefinitely
- Refrigerated: Indefinitely
- Frozen: See instructions
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
5 unstained, positively charged slides submitted in IHC specimen transport kit
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
LC2P23
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5206
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 88271 (x2)
- 88274
Billing Code
- 671064
- 671065
CPT Statement
Methodology
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
FDA Status
The analytical performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute. The modifications have not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue collected in an IHC Specimen Transport kit
Minimum Volume
1 block • 3 slides
Instructions
Lung tissue biopsy, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded block or charged/+slides from formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue. Specimen must be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin. Fixation between 6 and 48 hours is recommended.
Pathology report must accompany paraffin block or slides.
Information required in this report include: Physician identification, specimen identifiers (case and block number), specimen site and type, tissue processing used (routine or microwave), type of fixative, time and duration of fixation, pathologic diagnosis. Do not freeze.
If results are not possible, the test order may be canceled and replaced with a Cytogenetics Communication.
Pathology report must accompany paraffin block or slides.
Information required in this report include: Physician identification, specimen identifiers (case and block number), specimen site and type, tissue processing used (routine or microwave), type of fixative, time and duration of fixation, pathologic diagnosis. Do not freeze.
If results are not possible, the test order may be canceled and replaced with a Cytogenetics Communication.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Indefinitely
- Refrigerated: Indefinitely
- Frozen: See instructions
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
5 unstained, positively charged slides submitted in IHC specimen transport kit
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 7 days