Laboratory Medicine Program

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALK)

Clinical Decription:
FISH testing for an ALK gene rearrangement seen in Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma is performed with a dual colour break-apart probe for ALK (2p23).

Method: Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Reference ranges for this test are not available online. However, they are included in all test results. For more information, please call us.

Specimen Type: Peripheral Blood/Bone Marrow/FFPE
Volume: n/a

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: This test will be billed to a hospital, referring laboratory, referring physician or medical group. See requisitions for the full list of available testing and special instructions.

Testing Schedule(s): Please call

Turnaround Time: None

For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227