BOB1
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Test Description and clinical significance
Disease:
Hodgkin lymphoma
BOB1 is present in all B-cells expressing Ig. BOB-1 antibody is a B-lymphocyte-specific transcriptional co-activator for Oct-1 and Oct-2 transcription factors. It is a useful markers for discriminating classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma from primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma.
Specimen Requirements
Collection:
FFPE/un-stained slides/Fresh tissue in formalin
Stability:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Conditions:
Unlabeled specimen/specimen left unfixed
for extended periods
Storage & Transport
Room Temperature
CPT(s)
88342 if intial single stain or 88341 for each additional stain. Bob.1
New York Approved
NO
TAT
1 Day
*The CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only and are based on AMA guidelines The billing party is solely responsible for correct CPT coding.
