CK7
Alternative name:
Cytokeratin 7
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Test Description and clinical significance
Disease:
Adenocarcinoma of lung, breast, thyroid, endometrium, cervix, ovary, salivary gland, upper GI tract, urothelial carcinoma, papillary renal cell carcinoma and Paget disease
Type II keratin of simple nonkeratinizing epithelia; molecular weight 51.4 kDa
Expression similar to but more limited than keratins 8 and 18 in simple, pseudostratified and ductal epithelium, mesothelium and urothelium
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 CK7
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.
