InScape(R) ER, Quant. IHC w/Interpretation [70183X]

Test Code

70183

CPT Codes
*ERRO (x0)

Preferred Specimen

1 Block 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.

Minimum Volume

1 Block

Other Acceptable Specimens

3 Slides Unstained, positively charged slides
IHC Specimen Transport Kit; Room Temperature;

Stability:
__Room Temperature: Indefinitely
__Refrigerated: Indefinitley
__Frozen: Do Not Freeze

Transport Container

IHC Specimen Transport Kit

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Do Not Freeze

Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Setup Schedule

Monday-Friday Morning
Report available: Next Day

Reference Range

See Medical Report

Clinical Significance

Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease and there is a continual drive to identify markers that will aid in predicting prognosis and response to therapy. Estrogen receptor (ER) is probably the most powerful predictive marker in breast cancer management, both in determining prognosis and in predicting response to hormone therapies.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153

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