Test directory: HER-2, IHC with Interpretation

Ordering Code 8659
Test Name HER-2, IHC with Interpretation
Alias HER2
Breast Carcinoma
Preferred Specimen Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue
Preferred Container IHC specimen transport kit
Other Specimen/Container Ten 4-micron unstained sections, Bouin's, Zinkers
Collection Instructions Specimen MUST be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin
Fixation between 6 and 72 hours is recommended

Please submit stained H&E slide and a copy of the pathology report

Do not place paper labels with adhesive backing on slides
Use pencil or xylene resistant pen to write on the frosted end of the slide only.
Handling Instructions Ship ambient

Do not place label on slides.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen Stability Ambient: Indefinitely
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection Criteria Frozen, Refrigerated
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 10 Days
Methodology Immunohistochemical Assay (IHC)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostics - West Hills

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of August 21, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Paraffin Block number ALL See report.
Primary Tumor Site ALL See report.
Sample fixed in formalin? ALL See report.
Fixed between 6-72 hours? ALL See report.
Quest Internal Number ALL See report.
Staining Intensity ALL See report.
HER2 Overexpression ALL See report.