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Estrogen and Progesterone Receptor Assay (ER/PgR)

Important Note

See Also Pathology Tissue Request

Use Requisition #1276 or Cerner Order: Pathology Tissue Request

Methodology

Microscopic Evaluation, Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Stain

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center, Histopathology

Specimen Requirements

Performed on All Invasive Breast Cancers, other malignancies available by request. 

May opt out of this reflex test. 

Specimen Collection and Transport

Collect specimens fresh in sterile container or submitted in 10% buffered formalin container.

Formalin container must contain time tissue was placed into solution. 

Stable at Room Temperature.

Day(s) Performed

Monday to Friday; 7:00AM to 4:00PM

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT 88360