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Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV), IHC with Interpretation
Test Code92305
CPT Codes
88342
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded block submitted in an IHC Specimen Transport Kit
Minimum Volume
3 unstained, positively (+) charged slides
Other Acceptable Specimens
5 unstained, positively (+) charged slides
Instructions
Please include surgical pathology report. Do not reject.
Transport Container
IHC Specimen Transport Kit
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Paraffin block
Room temperature: 5 years
Refrigerated: 5 years
Frozen: Unacceptable
Slides
Room temperature: 45 days
Refrigerated: 45 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 5 years
Refrigerated: 5 years
Frozen: Unacceptable
Slides
Room temperature: 45 days
Refrigerated: 45 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
No tumor in blocks or slides
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 2-4 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Identifies Varicella zoster virus in FFPE tissue.