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Latent Membrane Protein 1 (LMP1) by Immunohistochemistry

LMP1 IHC

Ordering Recommendation

Use of the LMP1 antibody immunohistochemistry assay can be utilized as an aid in distinguishing Epstein-Barr virus latency patterns.

Refer to ARUP’s Immunohistochemistry Stain Offerings webpage at www.aruplab.com/immunohistochemistry-stain-offerings.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Tissue or cells.

Specimen Preparation

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. Cut slides no more than 6 weeks prior to testing.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room temperature or refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.

Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks

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.

Stability

Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Qualitative Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-3 days

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Note

This test is performed as a stain and return only.

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08/11/2026
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CPT Codes

88342

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3021326 LMP1 by Immunohistochemistry
3021329 LMP1 Reference Number
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Aliases

  • Anti-LMP1
  • LMP-1
  • Epstein-Barr virus latent membrane protein 1
  • EBV LMP1
  • EBV LMP-1
  • Latent membrane protein
Latent Membrane Protein 1 (LMP1) by Immunohistochemistry