[Histonet] HER2 FISH

[Bell, Lynne]

Our lab is considering performing HER2 FISH.  Presently, we are not
doing any insitu hybridization, so forgive me if I ask some very
elementary questions.  I have read the procedure for this test and is
certainly is "doable".  I do have a couple of questions, however.

If any of you are performing this test, are you doing it in conjunction
with the HER2 immuno stain, or as a stand alone test?  If you are doing
it instead of the immuno stain, what are you using for controls?

That's all I can think of now.  Thank you for any and all assistance.

Lynne

Lynne A. Bell, HT (ASCP)
Central Vermont Medical Center
P. O. Box 547
130 Fisher Road
Barre, VT  05641
802-371-4923