HER-2, IHC, without Interpretation

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Test Code
HER-2, IHC, without Interpretation


Quest Code
19214X


CPT Codes
88360

Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue in an IHC specimen transport kit


Minimum Volume
Five 4-micron unstained sections in formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue block or paraffin block bag.


Other Acceptable Specimens
Ten 4-micron unstained sections in formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue block or paraffin block bag • Zinkers • Bouin's


Instructions
Tumor paraffin block (formalin-fixed only) or five 4-micron unstained sections on Poly-L-Lysine or Silane coated slides. Please submit H&E slide and copy of pathology report. Do not place paper labels with adhesive backing on slides. Use pencil or xylene resistant pen to write on frosted end of the slide only.

Invasive primary or metastatic breast or gastric cancer formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue or charged/+slides from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue. Specimen MUST be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin. Cold ischemic time of less than 1 hour and fixation between 6 and 72 hours is recommended.
Pathology report must accompany paraffin block or slides. Information required in this report includes: Physician identification, specimen identifiers (case and block number), specimen site and type, collection date, collection time, tissue processing used (routine or microwave), cold ishemic time, type of fixative, duration of fixation, pathologic diagnosis, and IHC score, if performed elsewhere.

Ship at room temperature. Do not freeze.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Non-invasive tumors • Received frozen


Methodology
Immunohistochemical Assay (IHA)

Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 5 days a week.


Report Available
Reports in 1 day.


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.