Calretinin, IHC without Interpretation

Test Code

19296X

CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen

Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block

Other Acceptable Specimens

4-micron unstained slides (x5) • Fixed tissue • Tissue in neutral buffered formalin

Instructions

Tumor paraffin block (formalin-fixed only) or five 4-micron unstained sections on Poly-L-Lysine or Silane coated slides. See Specimen Collection Section, Oncology. Ship at room temperature.
Do not place paper labels with adhesive backing on slides. Use pencil or xylene resistant pen to write on the frosted end of the slide only.
Pathology report is required.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Setup Schedule

Sets up Mon through Sat AM

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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