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5176 : Breast Carcinoma, Rule Out Microinvasion, with Interp.

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
CARCINOMA PANEL
Methodology:
Immunohistochemistry
Clinical Utility:
Used to rule out microinvasion.

ORDERING:

Test Code:
5176-3
Turnaround Time:
1 DAY
Preferred Specimen:
Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue 1 999 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
BLK: This comes in block form from client with surgical number imprint.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: This comes in block or slide form with surgical number imprint.
Storage/Transport Instruction: Ship block with cold pack during warm weather.
Specimen Comment:
The components of this panel include: Calponin, CD10, p63 and SMM-HWC.
Alternative Specimen:
Unstained Slide

Billing:

CPT Codes:
88341 x 3, 88342 x 1

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