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H-Caldesmon, IHC without Interpretation
Test Code90213
CPT Codes
88342
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue
Other Acceptable Specimens
3 slides unstained, positively charged slides I
Transport Container
IHC specimen transport kit
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received frozen
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri (Morning); Report available: Next day
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 |