Test Catalog

Test Id : H2MT

Order This Test

HER2 Amplification, Miscellaneous Tumor, FISH, Tissue

Download
Overview

Test Catalog

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Guiding cancer therapy, as patients with HER2 amplification may be candidates for therapies that target the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) protein (eg, trastuzumab [Herceptin], pertuzumab)

 

Confirming the presence of HER2 amplification in cases with 2+ (low level) or 3+ (high level) HER2 protein overexpression by immunohistochemistry

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

This test does not include a pathology consult. If a pathology consult is requested, PATHC / Pathology Consultation should be ordered and the appropriate FISH test will be ordered and performed at an additional charge.

 

A charge and CPT code is applied for each probe set hybridized, analyzed, and reported.

 

NOTE: in accordance to criteria set forth in the 2013 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)/College of American Pathologists (CAP) guideline for breast cancer, reflex testing will not be performed using the alternative chromosome 17 probe when the FISH result is equivocal.

Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

NY State Available
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name
Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

HER2, Misc. Tumor, FISH, Tissue

Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

c-erb-b2 Amplification Test

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

This test does not include a pathology consult. If a pathology consult is requested, PATHC / Pathology Consultation should be ordered and the appropriate FISH test will be ordered and performed at an additional charge.

 

A charge and CPT code is applied for each probe set hybridized, analyzed, and reported.

 

NOTE: in accordance to criteria set forth in the 2013 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)/College of American Pathologists (CAP) guideline for breast cancer, reflex testing will not be performed using the alternative chromosome 17 probe when the FISH result is equivocal.

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Tissue

Ordering Guidance

This test is only for primary or metastatic tumors other than breast, urothelial, or gastroesophageal.

-For breast tumors, order H2BR / HER2 Amplification Associated with Breast Cancer, FISH, Tissue.

-For urothelial tumors, order H2UR / HER2 Amplification Associated with Urothelial Carcinoma, FISH, Tissue.

-For gastroesophageal tumors, order H2GE / HER2 Amplification Associated with Gastroesophageal Cancer, FISH, Tissue.

Shipping Instructions

Advise Express Mail or equivalent if not on courier service.

Necessary Information

1. A pathology report is required in order for testing to be performed. Acceptable pathology reports include working drafts, preliminary pathology or surgical pathology reports.

2. A reason for testing must be provided. If this information is not provided, an appropriate indication for testing may be entered by Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

3. The pathology report must include type of fixation used as well as the time of fixation (recommended: >6 hours and <72 hours).

ORDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question ID Description Answers
GC032 Reason for Referral

Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Tissue

Preferred: Tissue block

Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor tissue block. Blocks prepared with alternative fixation methods may be acceptable; provide fixation method used.

 

Acceptable: Slides

Collection Instructions: Four consecutive, unstained, 5 micron-thick sections placed on positively charged slides, and 1 hematoxylin and eosin-stained slide.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory

Two consecutive, unstained, 5-micron-thick sections placed on positively charged slides and 1 hematoxylin and eosin slide.

Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Tissue Ambient (preferred)
Refrigerated

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Guiding cancer therapy, as patients with HER2 amplification may be candidates for therapies that target the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) protein (eg, trastuzumab [Herceptin], pertuzumab)

 

Confirming the presence of HER2 amplification in cases with 2+ (low level) or 3+ (high level) HER2 protein overexpression by immunohistochemistry

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

This test does not include a pathology consult. If a pathology consult is requested, PATHC / Pathology Consultation should be ordered and the appropriate FISH test will be ordered and performed at an additional charge.

 

A charge and CPT code is applied for each probe set hybridized, analyzed, and reported.

 

NOTE: in accordance to criteria set forth in the 2013 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)/College of American Pathologists (CAP) guideline for breast cancer, reflex testing will not be performed using the alternative chromosome 17 probe when the FISH result is equivocal.

Clinical Information
Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test

Amplification of the HER2 oncogene and overexpression of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) protein have been associated with a shorter disease-free survival and shorter overall survival and poorer overall survival in some cancers. Patients whose breast or gastroesophageal cancers demonstrate HER2 amplification or overexpression may be candidates for treatment with the drugs that target the HER2 protein or its downstream pathways (eg, trastuzumab [Herceptin], pertuzumab, lapatinib).

Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

An interpretative report will be provided.

Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results

An interpretive report will be provided. Results are interpreted utilizing the 2013 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)/College of American Pathologists (CAP) guidelines for breast tumors.

 

Specimens with equivocal (Group 4) results as defined by 2013 ASCO/CAP guidelines will not have reflex testing performed using an alternative FISH probe set. The report will include a complete interpretation including the HER2:D17Z1 results.

 

The degree of HER2 amplification varies in tumors. Some exhibit a high level of amplification (HER2:D17Z1 ratio >4.0), whereas others exhibit low-level amplification (HER2:D17Z1 ratio of 2.0-4.0). It is not currently known if patients with different levels of amplification have a similar prognosis or response to therapy.

 

Reports also interpret the HER2 copy number changes relative to chromosome 17 copy number (aneusomy) or potential structural genomic abnormalities that increase HER2 copy number.

 

Rare cases may not show HER2 amplification but have human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) protein overexpression demonstrated by immunohistochemistry. The clinical significance of HER2 protein overexpression in the absence of HER2 gene amplification is unclear. However, these patients may have a worse prognosis and may be candidates for treatments that target the HER2 protein or its downstream pathways.

Cautions
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances

This test is not approved by the FDA and should be used as an adjunct to existing clinical and pathologic information.

 

The prognostic information provided by the HER2 status of a patient's tumor should not be interpreted in isolation because other prognostic features (eg, lymph node status, tumor size) may be of equal or greater importance in determining the patient's prognosis.

Supportive Data

Retrospective data was reviewed on miscellaneous (not breast or gastroesophageal) tumors using the PathVysion HER2 probe set. The FISH results were compared to immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing. The correlation of FISH and IHC results are similar to those observed in validation studies for breast tumor specimens, so the same interpretative guidelines will be followed.

Clinical Reference
Recommendations for in-depth reading of a clinical nature

Wolff AC, Hammond ME, Hicks DG, et al: Recommendations for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 testing in breast cancer: American Society for Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists clinical practice guideline update. J Clin Onc 2013 Nov 1;31(31):3997-4013

Method Description
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

The test is performed using the PathVysion HER2 DNA probe set (Abbott Molecular) with a HER2 probe and a chromosome 17 centromere probe (D17Z1). Paraffin-embedded tissues are cut at 5 microns and mounted on positively charged glass slides. The selection of tissue and the identification of target areas on the hematoxylin and eosin (H and E)-stained slide is performed by a pathologist. Using the H and E-stained slide as a reference, target areas are etched with a diamond-tipped etcher on the back of the unstained slide to be assayed. The probe set is hybridized to the appropriate target areas and 2 technologists each analyze 30 interphase nuclei (60 total) with the results expressed as a ratio of HER2:D17Z1 signals. The results are interpreted based on the 2013 guidelines established by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and College of American Pathologists (CAP), available at www.cap.org/apps/docs/committees/immunohistochemistry/validated_dual_probe_ish_assay.pdf.(Unpublished Mayo method)

PDF Report
Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information

No

Day(s) Performed
Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.

Monday through Friday

Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

6 to 8 days

Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

Slides and H&E used for analysis are retained by the laboratory in accordance to CAP and NYS requirements. Client provided paraffin blocks and extra unstained slides (if provided) will be returned after testing is complete.

Performing Laboratory Location
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester

Fees
Several factors determine the fee charged to perform a test. Contact your U.S. or International Regional Manager for information about establishing a fee schedule or to learn more about resources to optimize test selection.

  • Authorized users can sign in to Test Prices for detailed fee information.
  • Clients without access to Test Prices can contact Customer Service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Prospective clients should contact their account representative. For assistance, contact Customer Service.

Test Classification
Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) product.

This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information
Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.

CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

88377

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
H2MT HER2, Misc. Tumor, FISH, Tissue 96893-3
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
603096 Result Summary 50397-9
603097 Interpretation 69965-2
603098 Result 62356-1
GC032 Reason for Referral 42349-1
603099 Specimen 31208-2
603100 Source 85298-8
603101 Tissue ID 80398-1
603102 Fixative 8100-0
603103 Method 85069-3
603104 Additional Information 48767-8
603105 Disclaimer 62364-5
603106 Released By 18771-6

Test Setup Resources

Setup Files
Test setup information contains test file definition details to support order and result interfacing between Mayo Clinic Laboratories and your Laboratory Information System.

Excel | Pdf

Sample Reports
Normal and Abnormal sample reports are provided as references for report appearance.

Normal Reports | Abnormal Reports

SI Sample Reports
International System (SI) of Unit reports are provided for a limited number of tests. These reports are intended for international account use and are only available through MayoLINK accounts that have been defined to receive them.

SI Normal Reports | SI Abnormal Reports