Estrogen and Progesterone Receptor Assay (ER/PgR)
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