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Cytokeratin 8, IHC with Interpretation
Test Code19179X
CPT Codes
88342
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue in an IHC specimen transport kit
Other Acceptable Specimens
4-micron unstained slides (x5) • Fixed tissue • Tissue in neutral buffered formalin
Instructions
Pathology report is required
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry
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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. 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.