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CD2, IHC with Interpretation [40019X]

Test Code
40019


CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen
1 formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block, submitted in IHC Specimen Transport Kit


Minimum Volume
1 block • 3 slides


Other Acceptable Specimens
3 positively charged tissue slides, submitted in IHC Specimen Transport Kit


Instructions
Please include the surgical pathology report


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 2 days


Reference Range

See Laboratory Report



Clinical Significance
The CD2 antigen (LFA-2) is a monomeric 45 to 58 kD glycoprotein. It is an accessory molecule that is important in mediating the adhesion of activated T-cells and thymocytes with antigen-presenting cells and target cells.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.