CD138

Test ID: 

701880

CPT code:

88342

Clinical Use:

The following CD markers are expressed on specific hematologic cells. Individual and a series of IHC markers can be run on unknown cells and presence or absence of the antigen can help to characterize the cell of interest. CD138 is a protein present on plasma cells in the bone marrow, and on certain epithelial cells. The protein is useful to diagnose any neoplasms (tumors) growing in plasma cells. If a patient is to be tested for cancer, CD138 stains can be used to spot tumor cells.

Specimen Type:

Plasma

Container Type: 

IHC specimen transport kit

Storage Instructions:

Transport Temperature :Room temperature

Stability Requirements:

Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria

Received frozen