ALK (D5F3) by Immunohistochemistry with Reflex to ALK Gene Rearrangements by FISH
| CPT Code(s): | 88342; if reflexed add 88366 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect: Tumor tissue. Specimen Preparation: Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed specimen. Protect paraffin block and/or slides from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or 7 unstained (4-micron thick sections), positively charged slides in a tissue transport kit (RDL supply 47808 recommended but not required) available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. (Min. 4 slides). If sending precut slides, do not oven bake. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Stability: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable. |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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