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CD44, IHC with Interpretation

Test Code
90149


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 Container
IHC Specimen Transport Kit


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

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


Reference Range
Interpretive report


Clinical Significance
The adhesion molecule, CD44, has been shown to be a marker of the self-renewing stem cell in solid tumors. High level CD44 expression is an adverse prognostic marker in many carcinomas.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153




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.