HER2 FISH

Alias/Synonym: ERBB2 Breast cancer

CPT Code: 88377

Includes:
Her2
Specimen Type, Preferred:
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue
Specimen Type, Alternate:
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue
Sample Quantity, Preferred:
4 slides
1 block
Sample Quantity, Minimum:
Transport Container:
Unstained slides
Paraffin block
Transport Temperature:
Room temperature
Collection Instructions:
Charged slides should be cut at 4-5 microns thick.
Specimen Stability:
Room temperature: Indefinite
Rejection Criteria:
Uncharged slides
Clinical Significance:
Detects HER2 gene amplification.
Limitations:
FISH can only detect aberrations specifically targeted by probe used.
Turnaround Time:
3 day(s)
Reference Ranges:
ASCO CAP Guidelines