[Histonet] Her2 FISH controls

[Kuhnla, Melissa]

Hello,
I see that the ASCO/CAP Guidelines recommend using amplified, cutoff,
and normal controls for Her2 FISH testing.  We currently use Pathvysion
and purchase normal and cutoff controls from Abbott.  They do not offer
a product of amplified controls.  Are you all running this third
control? Are you using in-house tissue? Have you found a vendor who
sells them?  Thanx

Melissa Kuhnla 
Lead Medical Technologist for IHC and FISH
Catholic Health Services of Long Island
Regional Laboratory Services



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