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LMO2 by Immunohistochemistry
Ordering Recommendation
Expression of LMO2 can be clinically useful for differentiating mature B cell lymphomas of germinal center lineage (e.g., follicular lymphoma, positive) from others (e.g., marginal zone lymphoma, negative) and supports a diagnosis of T-ALL and B-ALL (positive). Refer to ARUP Immunohistochemistry Stain Offerings brochure at www.aruplab.com/ap/resources.
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 (3- to 5-micron thick sections), positively charged slides in a tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. (Min: 2 slides). If sending precut slides, do not oven bake.
Room temperature or refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.
Specimens submitted with nonrepresentative tissue type. Depleted specimens.
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, contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787.
Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Qualitative Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
FDA
Note
This test is performed as a stain and return only.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
88342
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3020990 | LMO2 Reference Number | |
| 3020991 | LMO2 by Immunohistochemistry |
