von Willebrand Factor Antigen, IHC with Interpretation (17092X)

Test Code
32144P


CPT Codes
88342

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


Other Acceptable Specimens
4-micron unstained slides • 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


Methodology
Immunohistochemical Assay (IHC)

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


Clinical Significance
The presence of Factor VIII Related Antigen in malignant tissue is consistent with a vascular origin of the tumor.




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