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Kappa Light Chain, IHC with Interpretation (39615X)

Test Code
104968P


CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue block


Other Acceptable Specimens
4-micron unstained slides • Fixed tissue • Tissue in neutral buffered formalin


Instructions
Pathology report is required


Transport Container
Paraffin block bag


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Immunohistochemical Assay

Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 6 days a week.


Clinical Significance
The presence of immunoglobulin light chains (kappa or lambda) on the cell surface is characteristic of clonal proliferation most often seen in multiple myeloma or lymphoproliferative disease




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.