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Epic Code LAB3504 MET Amplification

Test Name Alias

MET Amplification | 7031

Interface Order Alias

11770

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue

 

Container(s): Block

Preferred Volume to Collect: 4 unstained slides cut between 4 and 6 microns thick

 

Collection Instructions:

  • Include an H&E slide scribed by Pathologist and Surgical Specimen Testing order sheet.
  • Place specimen in 10% Formalin and order Tissue Pathology in addition to MET Amplification by FISH order.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Test Frequency

Test Set Up: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Technologist on call for Sunday set up.

Final report: 2 – 5 days.

Reference Range

An interpretive report will be provided.

Performing Department

CYTOGENETICS

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Spectrum Health Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL), Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Performed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Cytogenetics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. FDA. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes.

CPT

88274, 88271x2

CDM Code

4148276, 4148279 x2

Epic Test ID

1230100922

LOINC

LOINC code unavailable at this time

Beaker LOINC

LOINC Not available

Reviewed Date

10/22/2021

Beaker Names

Beaker Procedure Name: MET AMPLIFICATION BY FISH
Beaker Display Name: MET Amplification (Lab Use Only)
BEAKER TEST NAME: MET AMPLIFICATION BY FISH
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: MET Amplification by FISH

Beaker Synonyms

No synonym on file

Beaker Collection and Specimen Handling

BEAKER COLLECTION: AP Ambient

Beaker Location, Container and Temperature

LC CYTOGENETICS: 6 ML NA HEPARIN TUBE A (Preferred)-Ambient
LC CYTOGENETICS: CYTOGENETICS MEDIA (Acceptable)-Ambient
LC CYTOGENETICS: MISCELLANEOUS (Acceptable)-Ambient
LC CYTOGENETICS: STERILE CONTAINER A (Acceptable)-Ambient