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5198 : ER/PR - w/Interpretation w/digital imaging

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
ER/PR RECEP.PROFILE
Methodology:
Immunohistochemistry
Clinical Utility:
IHC analysis of hormone receptors ER and PR are used for treatment stratification and to subtype breast carcinomas. Hormone directed therapies such as selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS) are appropriately utilized in the context of ER results.

ORDERING:

Test Code:
5198-7
Turnaround Time:
1 DAY
Preferred Specimen:
Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue 1 999 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
BLK: This comes in block form from client with surgical number imprint.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: This comes in a block or slide form from client with surgical number imprint.
Storage/Transport Instruction: Ship block with cold pack during warm weather.
Alternative Specimen:
Unstained Slide

Billing:

CPT Codes:
88361 x 2

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