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c-MET Oncology FISH

CPT

Contact CPT coding department at 800-222-7566, ext 6-8400. If reflex testing is performed, concomitant CPT codes/charges will apply.

Synonyms
  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Non−Small-cell Lung Cancer
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  • Updated on 03/31/2025

Test Details

Methodology

Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

Result Turnaround Time

5 - 7 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Use

This test is used for confirmation/identification of cancer-related alterations (for lung cancer).

Confirmation/identification of cancer-related alterations (for lung cancer).

This test is used for confirmation/identification of cancer-related alterations (for lung cancer).

Limitations

Molecular mutations or chromosomal alterations not targeted by the probe included in this profile will not be detected. 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Molecular mutations or chromosomal alterations not targeted by the probe included in this profile will not be detected. 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

References

Lennerz JK, Kwak EL, Ackerman A, et al. MET amplification identifies a small and aggressive subgroup of esophagogastric adenocarcinoma with evidence of responsiveness to crizotinib. J Clin Oncol. 2011 Dec 20; 29(36):4803-4810. 22042947

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

FNA; formalin-fixed paraffin blocks are also acceptable

FNA, formalin-fixed paraffin blocks are also acceptable.

FNA; formalin-fixed paraffin blocks are also acceptable

Volume

Five slides (4- to 5-micron thick sections)

Minimum Volume

Two slides (4- to 5-micron thick sections) on positively charged slides or one paraffin block (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Two slides (4- to 5-micron thick sections)

Two slides (4- to 5-micron thick sections) on positively charged slides or one paraffin block (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Paraffin block

Collection Instructions

Utilize sterile technique and Labcorp transport kits when possible.

Transport to the test facility at room temperature.

Utilize sterile technique and Labcorp transport kits when possible.

Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Causes for Rejection

Broken or dirty slides; excessive cellular debris or stained slides; decalcified bone cores; absence of tumor or quantity not sufficient for analysis

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
510890 C-MET Oncology FISH 510834 Specimen Type 31208-2
510890 C-MET Oncology FISH 510835 Cells Counted 62361-1
510890 C-MET Oncology FISH 510836 Cells Analyzed 62360-3
510890 C-MET Oncology FISH 510837 FISH Result 48674-6
510890 C-MET Oncology FISH 510838 Interpretation 62365-2
510890 C-MET Oncology FISH 510839 Director Review: 48672-0
510890 C-MET Oncology FISH 512123 PDF 11502-2
Order Code510890
Order Code NameC-MET Oncology FISH
Order Loinc
Result Code510834
Result Code NameSpecimen Type
UofM
Result LOINC31208-2
Order Code510890
Order Code NameC-MET Oncology FISH
Order Loinc
Result Code510835
Result Code NameCells Counted
UofM
Result LOINC62361-1
Order Code510890
Order Code NameC-MET Oncology FISH
Order Loinc
Result Code510836
Result Code NameCells Analyzed
UofM
Result LOINC62360-3
Order Code510890
Order Code NameC-MET Oncology FISH
Order Loinc
Result Code510837
Result Code NameFISH Result
UofM
Result LOINC48674-6
Order Code510890
Order Code NameC-MET Oncology FISH
Order Loinc
Result Code510838
Result Code NameInterpretation
UofM
Result LOINC62365-2
Order Code510890
Order Code NameC-MET Oncology FISH
Order Loinc
Result Code510839
Result Code NameDirector Review:
UofM
Result LOINC48672-0
Order Code510890
Order Code NameC-MET Oncology FISH
Order Loinc
Result Code512123
Result Code NamePDF
UofM
Result LOINC11502-2