Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, IHC without Interpretation

Test Code

19351

CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block submitted in an IHC specimen transport kit

Minimum Volume

3 slides

Other Acceptable Specimens

5 unstained, positively charged slides collected in an IHC specimen transport kit

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

A.M. Sets up 6 days a week.

Report Available

Reports in 2 to 4 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.