CD31, IHC with Interpretation

Test Code
19154


CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded block, submitted in IHC Specimen Transport Kit



Minimum Volume
1 block • 3 slides


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


Instructions
Please include surgical pathology report


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Immunohistochemical Stain (IHC)

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


Reference Range

See Laboratory Report



Clinical Significance
The following CD markers are expressed on specific hematologic cells. Individual and a series of IHC markers can be run on unknown cells and presence or absence of the antigen can help to characterize the cell of interest.




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.