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Uroplakin, IHC without Interpretation
Test Code90238
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
Transport Container
IHC Specimen Transport Kit
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: Next day
Clinical Significance
Uroplakin III is a surface marker of urothelium, that is commonly used to identify urothelial carcinoma in metastatic lesions (approx. 60% sensitive). However, it is important to recognize that high-grade urothelial carcinomas may lose expression of this marker.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
