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Annexin-1, IHC without Interpretation

Test Code
16317


CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block


Other Acceptable Specimens
3 unstained, positively charged slides submitted in an IHC Transport kit


Transport Container
IHC Specimen Transport Kit


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen


Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri a.m.; Report available: Next day


Reference Range
See Medical Report


Clinical Significance
Annexin-1 is a molecule specific to hairy cell leukemia that can be used to differentiate this disease from other B-cell lymphomas.


Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153





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