Methodology: IHC

Clinical Significance:
Identifies all epithelial tissues expressing the blood group A. Useful for identification of floaters, i.e., of contaminating tissues derived from patients of different blood group types. Subcellular Localization: Membranous and cytoplasmic

Organ:

Disease State: Identification of Floaters

CPT Code(s): 88342 or 88341. The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Turnaround Time: Within 1-2 business days of receipt

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Specimen Requirements:
• Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block or cell block - OR - • 1 unstained slide for each test requested plus 3-4 additional unstained slides cut at 4µm