SMMS-1
Alternative name:
Smooth Muscle Myosin, Heavy Chain, SMMHC
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Test Description and clinical significance
Disease:
Distinguish benign breast lesions and carcinoma in situ from invasive tumors
Myosin heavy chain 11 Antibody. The MYH11 gene (Chromosome 16) encodes a smooth muscle myosin protein (SMMHC) that is a subunit of a hexameric protein involved in contraction, the conversion of chemical energy into mechanical energy via ATP hydrolysis, and G protein coupled receptors/GPCR signaling
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 SMMS-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.
