Test Details
Mnemonic
QERPR
Ordering Code
3432760
CPT-4 Code(s)
88360 x 2
Specimen Information
Collect
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block
Specimen Preparation
Send 1 formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block in a IHC kit at room temperature.
Alternate Specimen
5 4-micron unstained sections on Poly-L-Lysine or Silane-coated slides
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability
Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes