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Biomarkers · Chemical

HER-2/neu (C-erbB-2), Tissue

LOINC codes
18474-7
Tests that measure HER-2/neu (C-erbB-2), Tissue
Labcorp 5, Quest Diagnostics 3

Tests

Check the catalog code, specimen, method and preparation for every test that measures HER-2/neu (C-erbB-2), Tissue. Select up to five tests to compare them side by side.

Labcorp 5 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • HER-2 Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Breast With Reflex to FISH if 2+ by IHC 483289

    Formalin-fixed · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
    Collection
    Specimen should be fixed in 10% neutral-buffered formalin. Time from tissue acquisition to fixation should be as short as possible. Fixation time should be between six and 72 hours according to ASCO/CAP guidelines.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • HER-2 Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Gastric With Reflex to FISH if 2+ by IHC 483360

    Tumor (formalin-fixed · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
    Collection
    FFPE tissue, preserved in 10% neutral buffered formalin, fixed for 18 to 24 hours. ASCO/CAP 2013 guidelines recommend fixation time between 6 and 72 hours for breast tissue; however, special ASCO/CAP guidelines have not been established for gastric cancer samples.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • HER-2/ neu IHC, Breast Paraffin 480376

    Formalin-fixed · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
    Collection
    Specimen should be fixed in 10% neutral-buffered formalin. Time from tissue acquisition to fixation should be as short as possible. Fixation time should be between six and 72 hours according to ASCO/CAP guidelines.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • HER-2/ neu Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Gastric Paraffin 480226

    Tumor (formalin-fixed · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
    Collection
    FFPE tissue, preserved in 10% neutral buffered formalin, fixed for 18 to 24 hours. ASCO/CAP 2013 guidelines recommend fixation time between six and 72 hours for breast tissue; however, special ASCO/CAP guidelines have not been established for gastric cancer samples.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • HER2 by IHC, Colorectal, With Reflex to FISH if Equivocal 484007

    Tissue · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
    Collection
    Specimen should be fixed in a 10% neutral-buffered formalin. Cold ischemic time should be less than one hour and fixation time should be between six and 72 hours.
    Labcorp catalog page

Quest Diagnostics 3 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • HER-2, IHC with Interpretation 30316

    Tissue · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Sat (a.m.); Report available: 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunohistochemical Assay (IHC)
    Collection
    Tumor paraffin block (formalin-fixed only) or five 4-micron unstained sections on Poly-L-Lysine or Silane coated slides. Please submit stained H&E slide and a copy of the pathology report. Do not place paper labels with adhesive backing on slides. Use pencil or xylene resistant pen to write on the frosted end of the slide only. Invasive or metastatic breast cancer formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue or charged/+ slides from formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue. Specimen MUST be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin. Fixation between 6 and 72 hours is recommended. Pathology report must accompany paraffin block or slides. Information required in this report include: Physician identification, specimen identifiers (case and block number), specimen site and type, tissue processing used (routine or microwave), type of fixative, time and duration of fixation, pathologic diagnosis, and IHC score, if performed elsewhere. Ship at room temperature. Do not freeze.
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • HER-2, IHC with Reflex to FISH 15547

    Tissue · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Daily

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunocytochemical Assay • Reflex: Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
    Collection
    Tumor paraffin block (formalin-fixed only) or five 4-micron unstained sections on Poly-L-Lysine or Silane coated slides. Do not place paper labels with adhesive backing on slides. Use pencil or xylene resistant pen to write on the frosted end of the slide only. Invasive or metastatic breast cancer formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue or charges/+ slides from formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue. Specimen MUST be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin. Fixation between 6 and 72 hours is recommended. Pathology report must accompany paraffin block or slides. Information required in this report include: Physician identification, specimen identifiers (case and block number), specimen site and type, tissue processing used (routine or microwave), type of fixative, time and duration of fixation, pathologic diagnosis, and IHC score, if performed elsewhere. Ship at room temperature. Do not freeze.
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • HER-2, IHC, without Interpretation 19214

    Tissue · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Fri

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunohistochemical Assay (IHA)
    Collection
    Tumor paraffin block (formalin-fixed only) or five 4-micron unstained sections on Poly-L-Lysine or Silane coated slides. Please submit H&E slide and copy of pathology report. Do not place paper labels with adhesive backing on slides. Use pencil or xylene resistant pen to write on frosted end of the slide only. Invasive primary or metastatic breast or gastric cancer formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue or charged/+slides from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue. Specimen MUST be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin. Cold ischemic time of less than 1 hour and fixation between 6 and 72 hours is recommended. Pathology report must accompany paraffin block or slides. Information required in this report includes: Physician identification, specimen identifiers (case and block number), specimen site and type, collection date, collection time, tissue processing used (routine or microwave), cold ishemic time, type of fixative, duration of fixation, pathologic diagnosis, and IHC score, if performed elsewhere. Ship at room temperature. Do not freeze.
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

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