Breast Tumour Biomarkers, ER, PR , HER2
Solid Tumour Biomarker Testing, ER, PR , HER2, IHC, ISH | |
Anatomical Pathology | |
Surgical Pathology |
Other Information
Breast specimens must have a cold ischemic time of <60 minutes proceeded by fixation in 10% neutral buffered formalin for 6-72 hours. (as per CAP/ASCO guidelines) Microwave processed and decalcified samples are not suitable for testing. Mercurochrome use as a dye marker is not recommended.
Reflex testing on all newly diagnosed breast cancers.
Biomarkers: ER, PR , HER2 IHC/ISH
Biomarkers: ER, PR , HER2 IHC/ISH
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded block or tissue sections cut at 4 microns mounted on "Superfrost Plus" charged slides.
Dako Omnis
Monday to Friday; 8 am to 5 pm
Please refer directly to the Pathology Report
Tel: (416) 586-4800 extension 4457
Fax: (416) 586-8628
Email: PLMconsults@sinaihealth.ca
Fax: (416) 586-8628
Email: PLMconsults@sinaihealth.ca