ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Eosinophil Granule Major Basic Protein in Tissues : 0090648

Mnemonic: EMBP TISS

Methodology: Immunofluorescence/Affinity Chromatography
Performed: Varies
Reported: 7-21 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Tissue.

Specimen Preparation: Formalin fix or formalin fix and paraffin embed. Transport 5 micron tissue sections on three slides (no specific size requirement available).

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen fixed tissue. Thawed tissue.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: In formalin: 3 weeks, Paraffin block: Indefinitely; Frozen (no medium): Indefinitely

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 88342; 88323