Test Code ALKLC Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase for Lung Cancer, Immunohistochemistry
Additional Codes
Hospital Order Code |
Lab2608 MISMGO |
Shipping Instructions
Attach the green pathology address label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.
Necessary Information
A pathology/diagnostic report and a brief history, including primary site of neoplasm, are required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block; or 3 unstained glass, “positively charged" slides with 4-microns, formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue
Additional Information: One slide will be stained with hematoxylin and eosin and returned.
Useful For
Identification of anaplastic lymphoma kinase overexpression
Diagnosis of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, and for targeted therapy of lung adenocarcinoma
Method Name
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Reporting Name
ALK for Lung Cancer IHCSpecimen Type
SpecialSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Special | Ambient (preferred) | |
Refrigerated |
Reject Due To
Wet/frozen tissue Cytology smears Nonformalin fixed tissue Nonparaffin embedded tissue Noncharged slides ProbeOn slides |
Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
5 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
88342-Primary
88341-If additional IHC
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
ALKLC | ALK for Lung Cancer IHC | 47303-3 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
615714 | Interpretation | 59465-5 |
615715 | Participated in the Interpretation | No LOINC Needed |
615716 | Report electronically signed by | 19139-5 |
615717 | Material Received | 81178-6 |
615718 | Disclaimer | 62364-5 |
615719 | Case Number | 80398-1 |
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
IHPCA | IHC Additional | No | No |
IHPCI | IHC Initial | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
For the initial immunohistochemistry (IHC) stain performed, the appropriate bill-only test ID will be added and charged (IHPCI). For each additional IHC stain performed, an additional bill-only test ID will be added and charged (IHPCA).
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.