ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

ERBB2 (HER2/neu) Gene Amplification by PCR : 0049390
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Additional Technical Information
  


Mnemonic: HER2 PCR

Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Varies
Reported: 7-12 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Tumor tissue.

Specimen Preparation: Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Protect from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or 4 unstained (Min: 2 slides) Transport block and/or slide(s) in a tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.

Remarks: Include surgical pathology report. Tissue block will be returned after testing.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®) or heavy metal fixatives (B-4 or B-5). Decalcified specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By report
Interpretive Data: Refer to report.

This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 88381, 81479, G0452
Cross References: ERRB2 (HER-2 Gene Amplification by Monoplex PCR, Paraffin)