Our pathologists employ panels of antibodies to help resolve diagnostic problems. Each panel is carefully chosen after review of H&E slides. The panel may contain up to 25 antibodies, depending on the complexity of the tumor.
Information Sheet - IHC - Complex Tumor Analysis (PDF)
CPT Codes:
88342 or 88360 (units and CPT codes vary depending on the antibodies tested)
Specimen Requirements:
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Fixed Paraffin Block with Corresponding H&E:
- Tissue should be well-fixed in formalin. If alternative fixative is used, it should be noted on the requisition.
- 0.2 cm x 0.2 cm x 0.2 cm tissue.
- Store specimen at room temperature (>16°C).
- Use cold pack for transport. Be sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen during transport.
- Unstained Slides:
- Send all slides within 6 weeks of cutting.
- Minimum of 4 slides per antibody.
- Precut slides from paraffin blocks in 5 micron sections.
- Mount on Poly-L-Lysine-coated or plus (+) slides.
- Air dry. Do not oven dry.
- Store specimen at room temperature (>16°C).
- Stained Slides:
- Only H&E or Papanicolaou-stained slides are acceptable.
- Body Fluids:
- Process fluids into formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded cell blocks or cytospin preparation.
Please Note: All immunohistochemistry-stained slides, paraffin block(s) and client H&E(s) will be returned upon completion.
Turnaround Time:
2-3 days
Client Services:
Oncology/Pathology
800-447-5816
Specimen Services/Pickup:
877-246-1226