[Histonet] HER2 on upper GI biopsies

[Mark Tarango]

We've been getting these requests lately too.  I've been wondering if we
need to monitor fixation time for these specimens, since Her2neu is a
possibility.

Mark Tarango

On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Maray Weirauch <mweirauch <@t> crittenton.com>wrote:

> We have had some oncologists asking for HER2 by IHC then reflexing for FISH
> if the IHC is negative or equivocal on upper GI tumors.
> Our pathologists have been lookin for a recommended guideline to reflex for
> negatives in these types of cases, but haven't found any -- is anyone aware
> of FISH testing guidelines on GI cases?
> Thanks in advance!
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