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Cytokeratin WSS by IHC-12376 - Technical only, 12379 - Technical & interpretation

Test info

Test name:

Cytokeratin WSS by IHC

Test number:

12376 - Technical only, 12379 - Technical & interpretation

Excellian order number:

LAB12376
LAB12379

Alternate names:

CK WSS

Tests included:

All IHC stains will include a positive control tissue

Useful for:

CK WSS is a very useful antibody to identify squamous epithelium and squamous carcinomas

Specimen

Specimen type:

Tissue

Processing instructions:

Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue

Transport container:

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block

Alternate transport container:

FFPE tissue section mounted on a charged, unstained slide

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred)

Reason for rejection:

Unlabeled/mislabeled block
Insufficient tissue
Slides broken beyond repair

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Immunohistochemistry

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

1 - 2 days

Method:

Immunohistochemical staining and microscopic examination

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

If requested, an interpretive report will be provided

Clinical information:

Specifications

CK WSS is an antibody cocktail that identifies the following keratins (58, 56, 52 kD)

Staining pattern

Cytoplasmic

Billing

CPT codes:

88342 - 1st stain
88341 - each additional stain

Tracking

Date created:

10/31/2017

Revised date:

07/11/2023

Review date:

01/31/2022