ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE RECEPTOR ASSAY

Synonyms: ER/PR 
Specimen: Fresh cell sample 
Container: Cytolyt Vial obtained from Cytology Laboratory 
Volume:  
Minimum Volume:  
Specimen Collection: Fine needle aspiration 
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Place specimen in vial of Cytolyt. 
Lab Code: CYTP 
Requisition: Cytology  
Test Includes:  
Critical Value:  
Test Frequency: Weekly 
Routine TAT: 6 working days 
CPT Code(s): 88342 
LCD or NCD:  
Methodology Used: 52 See Addendum XVII