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ERBB2 (HER2/neu) Gene Amplification by FISH, Tissue

CPT Code(s): 88377
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Tumor tissue.
Specimen Preparation:Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin-embed tissue. Fixative duration: 6-72 hours. Protect paraffin block from excessive heat. Transport block or 5 unstained (4 micron thick sections) positively charged slides in a tissue transport kit (RDL supply #47808) available online through eSupply using RDL Connectâ„¢ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474 (kit recommended but not necessary). (Min 2 slides)
Storage/Transport Temperature:
Stability:Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • c-erbB2 FISH
  • ERRB2 FISH
  • HER-2/neu FISH
  • Her-2/neu Gene Amplification or Overexpression
  • PathVysion FISH