PR
Alternative name:
Progesterone Receptor, PgR
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Test Description and clinical significance
Disease:
Breast cancer
PR belongs to the superfamily of steroid hormone receptors, used to guide hormone therapy for breast cancer patients.
Specimen Requirements
Collection:
FFPE/un-stained slides/Fresh tissue in formalin
Stability:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Conditions:
Unlabeled specimen/specimen left unfixed
for extended periods
Storage & Transport
Room Temperature
CPT(s)
88360 if quantitative or semiquantitative & 88342 if qualitative PR
New York Approved
NO
TAT
1 Day
*The CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only and are based on AMA guidelines The billing party is solely responsible for correct CPT coding.
