Test Method

IHC

CPT Code

88342 x 1
88341 x 1

Stains / Test Description

Monoclonal antibodies AE1 and AE3 in combination can detect almost all human epithelia. through recognition of the acidic and basic subfamilies of cytokeratin. The cocktail is used to confirm or rule out the epithelial nature of tissue, tumors or components of tumors, or to differentiate epithelial from non-epithelial tumors.

Specimen Requirements

(1) H&E slide with formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue, fixed with 10% NBF.
or
One (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required) and two to three (2-3) positively charged unstained slides (all cut at 4 microns) for each test/antibody ordered

Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.

Storage & Transport

Ship specimen same day (whenever possible) with refrigerated (not frozen) cold pack

Turnaround time

1-3 days depending on level of service

Level of Service

Global (with interpretation)
Slide Only (glass slides only)
Web-Enabled (glass and digital images through eCSI portal)