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Estrogen Receptor (ER), IHC with Interpretation (36160X)

Test Code
13011N


CPT Codes
88360

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


Other Acceptable Specimens
4 micron unstained slides (x5) • Fixed tissue • Tissue in neutral buffered formalin


Instructions
Tumor paraffin block or five 4-micron unstained sections on Poly-L-Lysine or Silane coated slides. See Specimen Collection Section, Oncology. Please submit stained H & E slide and a copy of the pathology report. Ship at room temperature. Do not place paper labels with adhesive backing on slides. Use pencil or xylene resistant pen to write on the frosted end of the slide only. Pathology report is required.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Immunohistochemical Assay (IHC)

Setup Schedule
A.M.


Clinical Significance
The estrogen receptor assay is routinely performed on breast carcinomas to assess responsiveness to endocrine therapy and prognosis.




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.