ER/PR, PARAFFIN BLOCK

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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

Methodology

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest SJC
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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Turnaround Time
4 - 5 days
Performed
Monday - Saturday
Legacy Code QERPR
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Interface Map for QERPR

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
ER/PR, Paraffin Block 3432760
3432770 Primary Tumor Site: 22035-0 Yes
3432780 Sample Fixed in Formalin? Not available Yes
3432790 Fixed Between 6-72 Hrs? Not available Yes
3432800 Routine Tissue Processing? Not available Yes
3432810 Paraffin Block Number: Not available Yes
3432820 Quest Internal Number: Not available No
3432830 Estrogen Receptor 14228-1 No
3432840 ER Staining Intensity 40556-3 No
3432850 ER Interpretation 16112-5 No
3432860 Progesterone Receptor 14230-7 No
3432870 PR Staining Intensity 40557-1 No
3432880 PR Interpretation 16113-3 No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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