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 SJC