CD43
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Test Description and clinical significance
Disease:
Pan T cell marker
Classify subtypes of T cell lymphomas and low grade B cell lymphomas
Differentiate pulmonary MALT lymphoma (CD20+ CD43+) from lymphoid hyperplasia (CD43 negative, Am J Surg Pathol 2002;26:76)
Diagnosis of myeloid (granulocytic) sarcoma (J Clin Pathol 2005;58:211)
CD43 Pan T cell marker important in T cell and neutrophil adhesion to endothelium
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 CD43
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.
