CD14, IHC with Interpretation

Test Code
90147


CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block


Other Acceptable Specimens
Minimum: 3 unstained slides, positively charged


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

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


Reference Range
Interpretive report


Clinical Significance
CD14 is a marker of terminally differentiated monocytes
and macrophages and can be used along with lysozyme and
CD163 to separate histiocytic tumors from other
epithelioid malignancies.


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.