Cytokeratin AE1/AE3, without Interpretation

Test Code

19186

CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen

Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue

Other Acceptable Specimens

Fixed tissue • Tissue in neutral buffered formalin • Five 4-micron unstained slides

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.

Instructions

Pathology report is required

Transport Container

Paraffin embedded tissue block

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Received frozen

Methodology
Immunohistochemistry

Setup Schedule

Mon-sat

Report Available

1-2 days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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