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HBME1, IHC with Interpretation
Test Code90164
CPT Codes
88342
Preferred Specimen
Minimum: 1 formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block
Other Acceptable Specimens
3 unstained slides, positively charged, submitted in an IHC Specimen Transport Kit
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
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri a.m.; Report available: 3 days
Reference Range
Interpretive report
Clinical Significance
HBME-1, first identified on the membrane/microvilli of mesothelial cells, stains mesothelioma. However, it can also be seen in up to 20-30% of carcinomas, but usually showing a cytoplasmic expression pattern in those cases.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |