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HelpTest Code DBA4 Hairy Cell Leukemia (DBA44) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Advisory Information
This test includes only technical performance of the stain (no pathologist interpretation is performed). If diagnostic consultation by a pathologist is required order PATHC / Pathology Consultation.
Shipping Instructions
Attach the green pathology address label and the pink Immunostain Technical Only label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope (T693)
Specimen Type: Tissue
Preferred: 2 Unstained positively charged glass slide (25- x 75- x 1-mm) per test ordered; sections 4-microns thick.
Acceptable: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block
Useful For
Classification of lymphomas
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| IHTOI | IHC Initial, Tech Only | No | No |
| IHTOA | IHC Additional, Tech Only | No | No |
Method Name
Immunohistochemistry
Reporting Name
Hairy Cell (DBA44) IHC, Tech OnlySpecimen Type
TECHONLYSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TECHONLY | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
NA |
|
Icterus |
NA |
|
Other |
Wet/frozen tissue Cytology smears Nonformalin fixed tissue Nonparaffin embedded tissue Noncharged slides ProbeOn slides |
Clinical Information
Hairy cell leukemia (DBA.44) antibody recognizes an unknown, fixation-resistant antigen that is expressed in normal mantle zone B-cells. It may be expressed in endothelial cells, monocytoid B cells, and scattered immunoblasts as well. It is characteristically expressed in hairy cell leukemia, as well as a subset of marginal zone lymphomas, and may be useful is classification of these lymphomas.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Analytic Time
1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
88342-TC, primary
88341-TC, if additional IHC
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| DBA4 | Hairy Cell (DBA44) IHC, Tech Only | Order only;no result |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 70732 | Hairy Cell (DBA44) IHC, Tech Only | Bill only; no result |
NY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.