CD61

Alias/Synonym: Integrin Beta 2 Chain, Megakaryocytes, Platelets

CPT Code: 88342

Includes:
Specimen Type, Preferred:
Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue
Specimen Type, Alternate:
Sample Quantity, Preferred:
1 block
2 slides
Sample Quantity, Minimum:
N/A
Transport Container:
Paraffin block
Unstained slides
Transport Temperature:
Room temperature
Collection Instructions:
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Slides should be positively charged and cut at 3-4 microns for each stain/antibody ordered.
Specimen Stability:
N/A
Rejection Criteria:
No liquid specimens.
Uncharged slides
Clinical Significance:
Antibody to CD61 (also called integrin beta 3 chain) labels the IIIa subunit of the noncovalently linked glycoprotein heterodimer IIb/IIIa complex present on human platelets and their precursors. This antibody is useful in identifying megakaryoblastic differentiation as seen in megakaryoblastic leukemia.
Limitations:
Turnaround Time:
1 day(s)
Reference Ranges:
N/A