ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0049210: Estrogen/Progesterone Receptor Assay, Paraffin |
| Anatomic Pathology Test Request Form Recommended |   |   |
| Test Mnemonic: ERPR IP | |
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Methodology: Immunohistochemistry
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Mon-Fri *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 5 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: Tumor tissue.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: Paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissue block enriched with tumor at 20-25°C. Protect paraffin block from excessive heat. Ship in cooled container during summer months. Include surgical pathology report. *ExistTransport> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Paraffin block with no tumor tissue remaining; samples fixed in formalin substitute. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Acceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability> |
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Assay is performed on Paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissue. Antibody clone for ER is SP1, clone for PR is 1E2 and the detection system is LSAB.
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 88360 ER; 88360 PR |