What is the HER2 / CEP17 ratio in a immunohistochemical result of 2+ (equivocal) to be considered positive?

  • Per American Society of Clinical Oncology / College of American Pathologists (ASCO / CAP) guidelines:
    • Tumors with an immunohistochemical result of 2+ (equivocal):
      • HER2 / CEP 17 ratio of > 2.0 and copy number of > 4.0:
        • Are considered positive
  • References:
    • Wolff AC, Hammond MEH, Allison KH, Harvey BE, Mangu PB, Bartlett JMS, et al. Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 testing in breast cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists Clinical Practice Guideline focused update. J Clin Oncol. 2018;142(11):1364-1382.
    • Lin L, Sirohi D, Coleman JF, Gulbahce HE. American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists 2018 focused update of breast cancer HER2 FISH testing guidelines. results from a National Reference Laboratory. Am J Clin Pathol. 2019;152(4):479-485.

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