A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Progesterone Recept with Interpretation [36159X]
Test Code36159
CPT Codes
88360
Preferred Specimen
Formalin Fixed Paraffin Block
Instructions: Please include surgical pathology report.
Per ASCO/CAP guidelines, ER (Estrogen Receptor) and PR
(Progesterone Receptor) positivity requires at least 1%
of tumor cells to show positive nuclear staining of any
intensity. A negative result for ER and PR will be
reported if < 1% of tumor cells show staining.
Instructions: Please include surgical pathology report.
Per ASCO/CAP guidelines, ER (Estrogen Receptor) and PR
(Progesterone Receptor) positivity requires at least 1%
of tumor cells to show positive nuclear staining of any
intensity. A negative result for ER and PR will be
reported if < 1% of tumor cells show staining.
Other Acceptable Specimens
3 slides Unstained, positively charged slides
IHC Specimen Transport Kit; Room Temperature;
IHC Specimen Transport Kit; Room Temperature;
Transport Container
IHC Specimen Transport Kit
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Immunohistochemical Assay
Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday Morning
Report available: 2 Days
Report available: 2 Days
Reference Range
Positive: > or = 5%
Clinical Significance
The presence of progesterone receptors in tumor tissue cells is used to select drug therapy, especially in women with breast carcinoma.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153