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Amyloid A, IHC without Interpretation
Test Code90193
CPT Codes
88342
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block submitted in IHC Specimen Transport Kit
Other Acceptable Specimens
3 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
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: Next day
Clinical Significance
Amyloid A immunostain detects tissue deposition of serum amyloid A protein, an acute phase reactive protein. It is positive in AA amyloidosis and familial Mediterranean fever.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
