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CD2, IHC without Interpretation [19999X]
Test Code19999
CPT Codes
88342
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block
Other Acceptable Specimens
Minimum: 3 unstained, positively charged slides
Transport Container
IHC Specimen Transport Kit
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: Next day
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.