Breast Cancer Prognosis Panel (Basic) / ER, PR, HER2/neu Gene by Quantitative PCR, EGFR mRNA Over expression Quantitative
Technique: See Individual Assays
Technique: Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded (FFPE) tissue block/Representative Tissue placed in Formalin sent at room temperature by courier.
Polylysine coated slides are also acceptable (12-15 for FDP; For other panels depending upon the number of markers requested) with an additional H&E slide is required. Slides to be transported in proper slide mailers (plastic) with proper labelling.
Technique: 18-25 C
Sample Collection Instruction: Brief clinical history mandatory
Reported on: 3rd Working day of receipt of paraffin blocks, if received in section before
1500 Hrs. Add another day for sample received after cut off time and for formalin fixed specimens.