Ordering Recommendation
Refer to ARUP Immunohistochemistry Stain Offerings brochure at www.aruplab.com/ap/resources.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-7 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Tissue or cells.
Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed specimen (cells must be prepared into a cellblock). Protect paraffin block and/or slides from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or 5 unstained (4-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: 2 slides) If sending precut slides, do not oven bake.
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.
Specimens submitted with non-representative tissue type. Depleted specimens.
Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
All stains will be handled as "Stain and Return" without interpretation.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
88342
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2010167 | Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), IHC |
Aliases
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly Inc.