Hepatitis B Core Antigen, IHC without Interpretation [19350X]

Test Code

19350

CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen

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

Minimum Volume

3 slides

Other Acceptable Specimens

5 unstained, positively charged slides

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days

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.