ALK


Test Description

Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) immunohistochemistry is a qualitative assay to identify patients who are eligible for treatment with XALKORI® (crizotinib), ZYKADIA® (ceritinib), ALECENSA® (alectinib) or LORBRENA® (lorlatinib).

 

Indicated treatment:

  • XALKORI® (crizotinib) for ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC and other kinases
  • ZYKADIA® (ceritinib) for ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC who have had no previous treatment, or who have progressed on, or who are intolerant to, crizotinib
  • ALECENSA® (alectinib) for ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC who have had no previous treatment, or who have progressed on, or who are intolerant to, crizotinib
  • LORBRENA® (lorlatinib) for ALK-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has progressed on crizotinib and at least one other ALK inhibitor for metastatic disease; or alectinib as the first ALK inhibitor therapy for metastatic disease; or ceritinib as the first ALK inhibitor therapy for metastatic disease

 

 

Ordering Information

Test Code: LLK

 

System: VENTANA

 

Turnaround Time: 3 - 5 working days, upon sample receipt

 

Accepted Specimens: 

  • FFPE Tissue/Cell Blocks
  • FFPE Slides

 

Refer to Specimen Requirements for more information.