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B335 : MET BY FISH-Global

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
MET BY FISH GLOBAL
Methodology:
FISH
Clinical Utility:
Detects MET amplification that has prognostic and therapeutic implications in various solid tumors, such as NSCLC.

ORDERING:

Test Code:
B335-1
Turnaround Time:
3-5 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue 1 Room Temp 999 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
BLK: This comes in block form from client with surgical number imprint.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: This comes in block from client with surgical number imprint.
Storage/Transport Instruction: Ship with cold pack during warm weather.
Specimen Comment:
Please write surgical number on block and on requisition. Provide fixation time on requisition as well.
Alternative Specimen:
Unstained Slide

Billing:

CPT Codes:
88377 x 1

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