bcl-2, IHC with Interpretation [39584X]

Test Code

39584

CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen

Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue block submitted in 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
Immunohistochemical Assay

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 2 days

Reference Range

Interpretive report

Clinical Significance

To help with the diagnosis of lymphomas of follicular cell origin, in paraffin embedded tissues. About 90% of follicular lymphomas have a translocation that juxtaposes the bcl-2 gene to an immunoglobulin gene with subsequent deregulation of protein synthesis and cell proliferation.

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

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