Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase 1 (ALK1), IHC with Interpretation

Test Code

19127X

CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen

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

Other Acceptable Specimens

Five 4-micron unstained slides • Fixed tissue • Tissue in neutral buffered formalin

Instructions

Patholgy report is required

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Setup Schedule

A.M.

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.

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