CK14
Alternative name:
Cytokeratin 14
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Test Description and clinical significance
Disease:
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), diffuse large cell lymphoma (DLBCL), follicular lymphoma, Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), breast, cervix, prostate cancers, parathyroid oxyphil adenoma, and sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma
CK14 is a type I acidic keratin expressed in mitotically active basal cells of stratified epithelium
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 not seen on requisition
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.
