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H-Caldesmon, IHC with Interpretation
Test Code90163
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
H-Caldesmon, a calcium-binding protein mediating smooth muscle contraction, is predominantly expressed in smooth muscle and a subset of myoepithelial cells.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |