Test Details
Mnemonic
NSCLF
Ordering Code
3400199
CPT-4 Code(s)
88271 x 2, 88274
Specimen Information
Collect
Tissue block
Specimen Preparation
Send a lung tissue biopsy, formalin-fixed (6 - 48 hours fixation recommended) paraffin block. Specimen must be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin. Pathology report must accompany sample.
Alternate Specimen
5 x 5 mm tumor tissue collected in culture transport medium or 5 micron (4 micron minimum) sections collected on each of 5 charged slides.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Lab will test for specimen viability.
Lab will test for specimen viability.
Methodology
Fluoresence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes