Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Specimen Type
Tissue
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly (TSO)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Formalin fixed paraffin block or unstained, positively charges slides in IHC specimen transport kit. Include surgical pathology report.
Container Type
Paraffin Embedded Tissue Block
Collection Instructions
Include Pathology Report.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Indefinite; Refrigerated: Indefinite; Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Test Volume
1 Block or 3 Slides
Processing Instructions
Indicate Histology Specimen ID and source of specimen in comments. Send specimen in an IHC Specimen Kit Box to Quest. Include Pathology Report. Requires TSO form.
Comments
Quest Chantilly test code: 90198. Requires TSO form.
CPT Codes
88342
Revised
06-06-17
Initials
SL