ALK FISH [UWMC Cytogenetics and Genomics]

Send (a) FFPE slides, OR (b) FFPE tissue block, OR (c) fresh solid tumor:

(a) Instructions for slide specimens: 1 slide at 4-micron thickness stained with hematoxylin-and-eosin AND4 unstained, baked, charged slides at 4-micron thickness (a minimum of two slides is required)Note: Sections should contain as much tumor tissue as possible.

(b) Instructions for tissue block specimen: Provide complete tissue block containing tumor tissue. If there is more than one tissue block, please provide the block that has the greatest amount of tumor tissue. Tissue block will be returned at completion of testing.

Genetics Requisition

Providers with access to the UW implementation of Epic (i.e., FHCC, HMC, SCCA, UWMC, UWNW) may order this test using the order "UW Genetics and Solid Tumor Test Request." See tip sheet for more information (internal link).