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Estrogen and Progesterone Receptor Assay - Surgical Pathology - Tissue Biopsy - IHC

Important Note

This testing is ordered at the discretion of the pathologist.

Specimen Collection Information

  • Label container with patient's full name and date of birth or MRN (if available). Indicate specimen source.
  • Specimens submitted in 10% neutral buffered formalin need to be fully submerged with the optimal approximate specimen volume of 10:1 or higher
Specimen Container
Tissue

Specimen Transport Temperature

Transport fresh tissue immediately or refrigerate.
Ambient temperature is acceptable for formalin fixed tissues.

Specimen Stability

Stable if in fixative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday.

CPT(s)

88342; 88341; 88360; 88344

Performing Lab Section

Histology

Turnaround Time

Typical turnaround time for biopsies is 4 business days.

Ordering

eDH Users:

LAB1900, Surgical Pathology

non-eDH Users:

•    All requisitions must be labeled with:
•    Patient name, date of birth and medical record number
•    Name of the ordering provider
•    Anatomic site and collection date
•    Brief patient history