FISH – EGFR GENE AMPLIFICATION Test
Cost: AED 2010.0
Test Name: FISH – EGFR GENE AMPLIFICATION Test
Components: Price 2010.0 AED
Sample Condition: Submit Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block. Ship at room temperature. Tissue block must contain 10% tumor tissue. Duly filled Chromosome & FISH analysis Requisition Form (Form 17) is mandatory.
Report Delivery: Sample Daily by 4 pm; Report 4 Working days
Method: FISH
Test type: Cancer
Doctor: Oncologist
Test Department: CYTOGENETICS
Pre Test Information: Duly filled Chromosome & FISH analysis Requisition Form (Form 17) is mandatory.
The FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) EGFR gene amplification test is a diagnostic test used to detect amplification or overexpression of the EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor) gene in cancer cells. EGFR gene amplification is a common genetic alteration found in certain types of cancer, particularly non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
The test involves using fluorescent probes that specifically bind to the EGFR gene in the cancer cells. These probes emit a fluorescent signal, which can be visualized under a microscope. By counting the number of fluorescent signals, the test can determine whether there is an increased number of EGFR gene copies in the cancer cells compared to normal cells.
EGFR gene amplification is important in cancer diagnosis and treatment, as it is associated with increased tumor growth, resistance to certain cancer therapies, and poorer prognosis. The FISH EGFR gene amplification test helps identify patients who may benefit from targeted therapies that specifically target the EGFR pathway.
Overall, the FISH EGFR gene amplification test is a valuable tool in the management of cancer patients, providing important information for treatment decisions and predicting patient outcomes.
Test Name | FISH – EGFR GENE AMPLIFICATION Test |
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Components | |
Price | 2010.0 AED |
Sample Condition | Submit Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block. Ship at room temperature. Tissue block must contain 10% tumor tissue. Duly filled Chromosome & FISH analysis Requisition Form (Form 17) is mandatory. |
Report Delivery | Sample Daily by 4 pm; Report 4 Working days |
Method | FISH |
Test type | Cancer |
Doctor | Oncologist |
Test Department: | CYTOGENETICS |
Pre Test Information | Duly filled Chromosome & FISH analysis Requisition Form (Form 17) is mandatory. |
Test Details | The FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) EGFR gene amplification test is a diagnostic test used to detect amplification or overexpression of the EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor) gene in cancer cells. EGFR gene amplification is a common genetic alteration found in certain types of cancer, particularly non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The test involves using fluorescent probes that specifically bind to the EGFR gene in the cancer cells. These probes emit a fluorescent signal, which can be visualized under a microscope. By counting the number of fluorescent signals, the test can determine whether there is an increased number of EGFR gene copies in the cancer cells compared to normal cells. EGFR gene amplification is important in cancer diagnosis and treatment, as it is associated with increased tumor growth, resistance to certain cancer therapies, and poorer prognosis. The FISH EGFR gene amplification test helps identify patients who may benefit from targeted therapies that specifically target the EGFR pathway. Overall, the FISH EGFR gene amplification test is a valuable tool in the management of cancer patients, providing important information for treatment decisions and predicting patient outcomes. |