Test Method
IHC
CPT Code
88342 x 1
88341 x 1
Stains / Test Description
Spirochete (Treponema pallidum) is the causative agent of syphilis. In the past, localization of the spirochete agent was achieved with silver stains such as Steiners and/or Warthin-Starry. Treponema pallidum can now be successfully localized with IHC techniques in FFPE tissue. The antibody is highly specific for spirochete. Treponema palladium also cross-reacts with Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease).
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.
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)
Slide Only (glass slides only)
Web-Enabled (glass and digital images through eCSI portal)