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CK (AE1/AE3) IHC Stain

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Test Name

CK (AE1/AE3) IHC Stain

Alternate Names

cytokeratin (AE1/AE3) IHC Stain

Description

Aids in identifying epithelial tumors and differentiation of hepatoma vs. adenocarcinoma. This is NOT a “Pan-CK” test.

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Specimen

Paraffin block or unstained sections on charged slides

GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Turn Around Time

1-2 days; return shipping may affect total TAT

CPT Code

88342, 88341