CD2, IHC without Interpretation [19999X]

Test Code

19999

CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block

Other Acceptable Specimens

Minimum: 3 unstained, positively charged slides

Transport Container

IHC Specimen Transport Kit

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Immunohistochemistry

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: Next day

Clinical Significance

The CD2 antigen (LFA-2) is a monomeric 45 to 58 kD glycoprotein. It is an accessory molecule that is important in mediating the adhesion of activated T-cells and thymocytes with antigen-presenting cells and target cells.

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

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