[Histonet] to do or not to do egfr

[KHays <@t> mbhs.org]

Kathy Tedford-Hays  HT (ASCP)
Technical Specialist, Histology Dept
(601)-968-3070 ext 7398
Baptist Medical Center
1225 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39202


we are currently getting several requests for the test egfr as many of 
you.  my questions are:  is this another immunostain or is this something 
more?
we were told that if the patients are positive then they are candidates 
for a new chemotherapy for colon cancer.   if this is not another 
immunostain then what labs are doing the egfr  for this new chemo?  any 
information would be appreciated.  thank you.

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