Ordering Recommendation
May be used to monitor metastatic breast cancer in patients. Use in conjunction with other clinical findings.
Mnemonic
HER2 QUANT
Methodology
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Varies
Reported
5-10 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain Red or Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN.
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed or thawed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Indefinitely
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
83950
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2004673 | HER-2/neu Quantitative by ELISA | 42914-2 |
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Aliases
- HER-2 Extracellular Domain (ECD); HER-2/neu Shed Antigen
- Soft-FHER (HER-2/neu Quantitative by ELISA)
HER2/neu Quantitative by ELISA
LabCorp