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D2-40, IHC with Interpretation
Test Code90158
CPT Codes
88342
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block
Other Acceptable Specimens
Minimum: 3 unstained, positively charged slides
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
D2-40 (podoplanin) is a marker of lymphatic endothelium and of some dendritic cells. It can be used to type lesions of putative lymphatic origin or to assess lymphatic invasion. D2-40 expression is also seen in mesothelioma.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |