Test ID: 81504
HER2, Breast, Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Automated
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
81504
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Determining overexpression of HER2 protein on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections
This FDA-approved test is most frequently used to evaluate HER2 overexpression in breast cancer.
Reflex Tests Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FHER2 | HER2 Amp, Breast Cancer, FISH | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
Cases that are equivocal (2+) by immunohistochemical stain will reflex to HER2 FISH at an additional charge.
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-Approved Ventana Pathway Immunoperoxidase Stain
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
HER2, Breast IHC, Automated
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
c-neu Immunoperoxidase Stain
HER2
c-erbB2 Immunoperoxidase Stain
HER2
c-erbB2 Immunoperoxidase Stain
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