Specimen IHC Positive (3+) FISH Positive
Breast* Biopsy Uniform, strong circumferential membrane staining in ≥ 30% of cells (chicken wire pattern) 20 cohesive tumor cells showing highest gene count (count additional 20 if ratio 1.8-2.2) HER2/CEP17 ratio ≥ 2.2
  Resection Same Same
Gastric** Biopsy ≥ 5 Cells Moderate-strong complete basolateral or lateral only staining 20 cohesive tumor cells showing highest gene count (count additional 20 if ratio 1.8-2.2) HER2/CEP17 ratio
  Resection ≥ 10% Cells Moderate-strong complete basolateral or lateral only staining 20 cohesive tumor cells showing highest gene count (additional 20 if ratio 1.8-2.2) HER2/CEP17 ratio ≥ 2.0 HER2 signals > 6
*ASCO/CAP
**Ruschoff/Dietel
Table 1: HER2 Testing Scoring Criterion: Breast versus Gastric cancer.