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CK17, IHC with Interpretation

Test Code
90156


CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block submitted in an IHC specimen transport kit


Other Acceptable Specimens
3 unstained, (+) positively charged slides


Instructions
Please include surgical pathology report.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 3 days


Reference Range
Interpretive report


Clinical Significance
CK17 is a marker of basal layer squamous epithelium and the basal epithelial phenotype in breast carcinoma. It may also be useful in the detection of pancreaticobiliary carcinomas, which are usually positive.




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.