PAS with Diastase (PAS-D)
Alternative name:
Periodic Acid Schiff with Diastase
Methodology
Special Stains
Test Description and clinical significance
Disease:
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency disease.
Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) with diastase (PAS-D) refers to the use of the PAS stain in combination with diastase, which is an enzyme that digests the glycogen. differentiates glycogen from other PAS-positive elements in tissue samples.
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)
88313
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.
