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).
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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.
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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. |
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
FNA; formalin-fixed paraffin blocks are also acceptable
FNA |
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.
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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
References
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 | 11502-2 | |||
| Order Code | 510890 | |||||
| Order Code Name | C-MET Oncology FISH | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 510834 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Specimen Type | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 31208-2 | |||||
| Order Code | 510890 | |||||
| Order Code Name | C-MET Oncology FISH | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 510835 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Cells Counted | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 62361-1 | |||||
| Order Code | 510890 | |||||
| Order Code Name | C-MET Oncology FISH | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 510836 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Cells Analyzed | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 62360-3 | |||||
| Order Code | 510890 | |||||
| Order Code Name | C-MET Oncology FISH | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 510837 | |||||
| Result Code Name | FISH Result | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 48674-6 | |||||
| Order Code | 510890 | |||||
| Order Code Name | C-MET Oncology FISH | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 510838 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Interpretation | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 62365-2 | |||||
| Order Code | 510890 | |||||
| Order Code Name | C-MET Oncology FISH | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 510839 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Director Review: | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 48672-0 | |||||
| Order Code | 510890 | |||||
| Order Code Name | C-MET Oncology FISH | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 512123 | |||||
| Result Code Name | ||||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 11502-2 |