ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

ALK (D5F3) with Interpretation by Immunohistochemistry : 2007324
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Mnemonic: ALKD5F3 IP

Methodology: Immunohistochemistry
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  Tumor tissue.

Specimen Preparation:  Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed specimen. Protect paraffin block and/or slides from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or 7 unstained (3- to 5-micron thick sections), positively charged slides in a tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min. 5 slides). If sending precut slides, do not oven bake.

Storage/Transport Temperature:  Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.

Remarks:  This test code includes pathologist interpretation. Include surgical pathology report. IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY ORDERING AND SUBMISSION DETAILS: Submit electronic request. If you do not have electronic ordering capability, use an ARUP Immunohistochemistry Stain Form (#32978) with an ARUP client number. For additional technical details, please contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Paraffin block with no tumor tissue remaining; specimens fixed in any fixative other than 10 percent neutral buffered formalin.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing):  Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable

Interpretive Data: Refer to report.

See Compliance Statement A: www.aruplab.com/CS
Note: This test includes pathologist interpretation of results. Include surgical pathology report with specimen submitted for testing. Indicate tissue site on requisition.
CPT Code(s): 88360