P53, IHC without Interpretation [19253X]

Test Code

P53WO

CPT Codes
88342-TC

Preferred Specimen

Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue submitted in an IHC specimen transport kit

Other Acceptable Specimens

3 unstained, positively charged slides

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Fri a.m.; Report available: Next day

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: February 23, 2012

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