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5428 : HER2 by IHC - reflex +2 to HER2 by FISH

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
HER-2 NEU, IHC w/reflex to FISH
Methodology:
Immunohistochemistry
Clinical Utility:
HER2 by IHC is used to set treatment strategies in breast and gastric carcinoma. Results may predict response to tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy. Borderline 2+ cases are automatically reflexed to FISH.

ORDERING:

Test Code:
5428-8
Turnaround Time:
3-5 DAYS
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:
Primary Instruction: BLK: This comes in block form from client with surgical number imprint.
Storage/Transport Instruction: Ship with cold pack during warm weather.
Alternative Specimen:
Unstained Slide

Billing:

CPT Codes:
88361 x 1

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