Test Name & Code:
• Test Name: ALK Gene Mutations
• Test Code: 4481
• Test Code: 4481
Related Diseases & Genes:
• Anaplastic lymphoma (OMIM #: ) || Gene: ALK (OMIM #: 105590)
• “Nonsmall cell lung cancer, response to tyrosine kinase inhibitor in” (OMIM #: 211980)
• “Nonsmall cell lung cancer, response to tyrosine kinase inhibitor in” (OMIM #: 211980)
Synonyms:
• ALK/EML4 Fusion Gene
Test Details:
• Methodology: RT-PCR
• Performed: Everyday
• Reported: 2 weeks
• Performed: Everyday
• Reported: 2 weeks
Specimen Details:
• Specimen Collection: Fresh Tissue; Paraffin Block; Bronchial Aspiration Lavage
• Specimen Volume/Amount: 5 cross-sections of 5 um
• Specimen Volume/Amount: 5 cross-sections of 5 um
Testing Area(s):
• Oncogenetics
