CPT Code(s):
- 88342
- 88365
Specimen Requirements:
Send formalin-fixed tissues on unstained, charged (+) slides.
For fixative and more information, contact the UF Health Pathology Laboratories Client Services Department at 888.375.LABS (5227).
Storage/Transport Temperature: Ship specimens at 20° - 25° C and according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions:
- Frozen specimens
Stability (collection to initiation of testing):
- Ambient: Indefinitely
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Use:
Technical-only stains aid in diagnosis
Methodology:
Immunohistochemistry and in-situ hybridization
Reported:
2 days
Performed:
Monday - Friday