Ordering Information

Epic Orderable Name:  FISH MET Amplification

Epic Test Id:  LAB45516

Testing Includes:  Analysis of interphase cells using FISH with a probe for the MET gene on paraffin sections.

Aliases:  FISH, MET, Oncology, Cancer, Cytogenomics, Cytogenetics

Testing Schedule:  Tuesday: 12 noon

Turnaround Time:  3-10 Days

Methodology:  Fluorescence Insitu Hybridization (FISH)

Ordering Restrictions:  MET FISH is ordered by contacting the cytopathologist or surgical pathologist assigned to the case.

Specimens must go through Surgical Pathology to be reviewed by Pathologist.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

     - 1 H&E and 3 unstained on plus slides

     - Slides are delivered to ordering Pathologist to indicate on the H&E the area of invasive tumor to be analyzed.

     - The Pathologist will place the slides in the blue Cytogenetics bin in the Weinberg signout room to be picked up by the Lab.

     - Sibley/Suburban deliver to:
          Weinberg RM 2242
          401 North Broadway
          Baltimore, MD 21287

Specimen Stability:  room temperature

Specimen Types:  FFPE

For Lab Staff

Performing Workstation:  JCCG JH CANCER CYTOGENETICS

LAB phone: 410-955-1258; specimens will be received M-F, between 8am and 4:30pm.  Saturday's limited coverage; Leave voice mail

Lab Notes: Results in EPIC under Lab Results