Test Name: CD4
Methodology: IHC
Test Description
CD4 is expressed strongly on the membrane of a subset of normal T-cells (helper T-cells) and of T-cell precursors starting at the medullary thymocyte stage (where it is co-expressed with CD8), as well as of normal mature and immature monocytic and dendritic cells (at lower density than on the T-cells). CD4 expression may be detected by immunohistochemistry in subsets of T-lymphoblastic lymphoma, peripheral T-cell lymphoma, tissue infiltrates of acute monocytic/monoblastic leukemia (monocytic sarcoma), dendritic cell proliferations (e.g. Langerhans cell histiocytosis) and plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasms.
Specimen Requirements
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen type or one (1) unbaked, unstained slide cut at 4-5 microns for H&E staining (required) and two to three (2-3) positively charged unstained slides cut at 3-4 microns for each test/antibody ordered.
Storage and Transport
Use cold pack during transport of paraffin blocks and unstained slides. Cold pack should not be placed in direct contact with the specimen during shipping
Specimen Rejection Criteria
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Turn Around Time (TAT): 2-3 Days
CPT Codes*: 88341, 88342, 88360
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