Her-2
Alias: Herceptin
Discipline: Histopathology
Test information: The Her2 service is provided by the Molecular Cell Biology Unit (MCBU) to the five hospital sites within the South West Peninsular network (RCHT, Derriford, Exeter, Torbay, and Barnstaple). A 'Her2' request form must be filled in by a secretary within one of these five sites, upon request by a consultant pathologist. The request form MUST contain ALL the following information: Patient forename, surname, DOB, patient address, NHS number, patient's GP, requesting consultant.
- Specimen Type(s)
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- Her2;
- Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
- N/A
- Specimen Container - Adult
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- N/A;
- Specimen Container - Paediatric
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- N/A;
- Analytes
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- N/A;
- Part of a test profile?
- No
- Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory
- N/A
- Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport
- N/A
- Maximum add on time
- N/A
- Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation
- Interpretative comment
- UKAS number
- 8869
- UKAS accredited test?
- Yes
- Comments
- N/A
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Last updated: 20-07-2023