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Infectious Agents by Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

  • Adenovirus
  • CMV
  • EBV (LMPI)
  • Heliocobacter pylori (H. pylori)
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
  • Hepatitis B Core Antigen
  • Hepatitis C Antigen
  • Herpes Simplex Virus
  • Pneumocystis carinii
  • Toxoplasma
  • Varicella Zoster Virus

CPT Codes:

88342 (Per antibody tested) or 88365


Specimen Requirements:
  1. 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 specimens at room temperature (20-23.5°C).
    • Use cold pack for transport. Be sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen during transport.
  2. Unstained Slides:
    • Send all slides within 6 weeks of cutting.
    • Minimum of 4 slides per antibody.
    • Precut slides from paraffin block in 5 micron sections and mounted on Poly-L-Lysine-coated or plus (+) slides.
    • Air dry. Do not oven dry.

Please Note: All test slides will be returned upon completion.

Turnaround Time:

2-3 days


Client Services: Oncology/Pathology   800-447-5816

Specimen Services/Pickup:  877-246-1226