BREAST CANCER - AMPLIFICATION OF HER2 GENE - IHC - FISH - SDL

Test Information

Name: BREAST CANCER - AMPLIFICATION OF HER2 GENE - IHC - FISH

Code: G5363-QD

Sample Type: FSPE

Turnaround Time (TAT): 17 days

Preparation & Notes

"Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue- Collection Instructions Tumor paraffin block (formalin-fixed only) or five 4-micron unstained sections on Poly-L-Lysine or Silane coated slides. Do not place paper labels with adhesive backing on slides. Use pencil or xylene resistant pen to write on the frosted end of the slide only. Includes If HER-2, IHC results are 2+, then HER-2, FISH testing for confirmation will be performed at an additional charge Invasive or metastatic breast cancer formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue or charges/+ slides from formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue. Specimen MUST be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin. Fixation between 6 and 72 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, and IHC score, if performed elsewhere. Ship at room temperature. Do not freeze."