UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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EML4 ALK
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EMLALK (this test is not orderable in Health Link)
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| CPT Code(s): |
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88271X2, 88274, 88291
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Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
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ALK gene rearrangements are useful in predicting lung cancer response to targeted therapeutics like TKI. This test is a consultative evaluation.
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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Routine: 8 - 12 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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Paraffin block
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Interpretation
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Report provides interpretation.
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ALK FISH
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