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CDX2, IHC with Interpretation

Test Code
90153


CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue in an IHC specimen transport kit


Other Acceptable Specimens
Unstained charged (+) slides collected in IHC specimen transport kit (x5)


Instructions
Please include surgical pathology report


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Immunohistochemistry

Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 5 days a week


Report Available
Reports in 2 to 3 days


Clinical Significance
CDX-2, a nuclear transcription factor that is expressed in colonic epithelium, is useful in distinguishing metastatic carcinoma of colorectal origin from other tumors. However, its expression may be lost in advanced colorectal tumors and is also expressed by some mucinous tumors of other sites.




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.