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HBME-1, IHC with Interpretation

Test Code
90164


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.


Clinical Significance
HBME-1, first identified on the membrane/microvilli of mesothelial cells, stains mesothelioma. However, it can also be seen in up to 20-30% of carcinomas, but usually showing a cytoplasmic expression pattern in those cases.




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.