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Test Code PROG Progesterone Receptor (PR) Immunostain, Technical Component Only


Ordering Guidance


This test includes only technical performance of the stain (no pathologist interpretation is performed).

 

For qualitative IHC testing of estrogen receptor alpha protein for diagnostic purposes without interpretation, order ESTR / Estrogen Receptor Immunostain, Technical Component Only

 

For prognostic or predictive IHC detection of both estrogen and progesterone receptor proteins for primary breast or non-breast specimens with interpretation, order ERPR / Estrogen/Progesterone Receptor, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual.

 

For interpretation and diagnosis of submitted pathology specimens with appropriate additional stains and other ancillary testing, order PATHC / Pathology Consultation.

 

Additional material may be needed if alternative testing is requested. See the specific specimen requirements for any alternative requested testing.



Shipping Instructions


Attach the green "Attention Pathology" address label (T498) and the pink Immunostain Technical Only label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Tissue

Supplies: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope (T693)

Container/Tube: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope

Submit:

-Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block

OR

-2 Unstained, positively charged glass slides (25- x 75- x 1-mm) per test ordered; sections 4-microns thick


Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.

Useful For

Qualitative detection of progesterone receptor protein in a diagnostic setting

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
IHTOI IHC Initial, Tech Only No No
IHTOA IHC Additional, Tech Only No No

Method Name

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Reporting Name

Progesterone Rec IHC, Tech Only

Specimen Type

TECHONLY

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
TECHONLY Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

Wet/frozen tissue
Cytology smears
Nonformalin fixed tissue
Nonparaffin embedded tissue
Noncharged slides
ProbeOn slides
Snowcoat slides		 Reject

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

88342-TC, Primary

88341-TC, If additional IHC

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PROG Progesterone Rec IHC, Tech Only Order only;no result

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
70854 Progesterone Rec IHC, Tech Only Bill only; no result