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InScape® PR, Quantitative, IHC without Interpretation [70178X]

Test Code
70178


CPT Codes
88361

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


Other Acceptable Specimens
3 unstained, (+) positively charged slides


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
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: Same day


Reference Range
See Medical Report


Clinical Significance
Breast cancer is a heterogenous 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. Progesterone receptor (PR) is an estrogen-regulated gene and its expression is therefore thought to indicate a functioning ER pathway, although its value is less established.


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



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