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HBME-1, IHC without Interpretation
Test Code90214
CPT Codes
88342
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue
Other Acceptable Specimens
3 slides unstained, positively charged slides
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
Monday-Friday Morning
Report available: Next Day
Report available: Next Day
Clinical Significance
HBME-1, first identified on the membrane/microvilli of mesothelial cells, stains mesothelioma. However, it can also be seen in up to 20-30% of carcinomas, but usually showing a cytoplasmic expression pattern in those cases.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |