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Test ID CD33 CD33 Immunostain, Technical Component Only


Ordering Guidance


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 "Attention Pathology" address label (T498) and the pink Immunostain Technical Only label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Tissue

Supplies: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope (T693)

Container/Tube: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope

Preferred:

-Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block

OR

-2 Unstained, positively charged glass slides (25- x 75- x 1-mm) per test ordered; sections 4-microns thick

Acceptable: None


Useful For

Classification of myeloid neoplasms and acute leukemias

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 (IHC)

Reporting Name

CD33 IHC, Tech Only

Specimen Type

TECHONLY

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
TECHONLY Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Clinical Information

CD33 (cluster of differentiation 33) is a transmembrane protein that is a member of the sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lactic (Siglec) family. The exact function of CD33 is not known, but it may be involved in cell-to-cell adhesion. It is not expressed on hematopoietic stem cells but is expressed on maturing myelomonocytic cells. As granulocytes mature, there is progressive down regulation of CD33. Monocytes and macrophage/histiocytic cells maintain strong expression of CD33. In normal bone marrow, weak to moderate CD33 staining is seen on granulocytic and monocytic precursors, with strong staining in scattered mast cells. CD33 staining is useful for diagnosis of myeloid neoplasms and classification of acute leukemias. A therapeutic antibody targeting CD33 (gemtuzumab/Myelotarg) is available.

Interpretation

This test does not include pathologist interpretation, only technical performance of the stain. If interpretation is required, order PATHC / Pathology Consultation for a full diagnostic evaluation or second opinion of the case.

 

The positive and negative controls are verified as showing appropriate immunoreactivity. If a control tissue is not included on the slide, a scanned image of the relevant quality control tissue is available upon request; call 855-516-8404.

 

Interpretation of this test should be performed in the context of the patient's clinical history and other diagnostic tests by a qualified pathologist.

Clinical Reference

1. Soeno T, Katoh H, Ishii S, et al. CD33+ immature myeloid cells critically predict recurrence in advanced gastric cancer. J Surg Res. 2020;245:552-563

2. Wadai GM, Hussain TA, Hussain MJ. Detect the level of expression of cluster differentiation (CD) marker (CD13 and CD33) in acute myeloid leukemia Iraqi patients. Al-Kufa Univers J Biol. 2016;Special Second International Scientific Conference for the Life Sciences:113-116

3. Kenderian SS, Ruella M, Shestova O, et al. CD33-specific chimeric antigen receptor T cells exhibit potent preclinical activity against human acute myeloid leukemia. Leukemia. 2015;29(8):1637-1647

4. Magaki S, Hojat SA, Wei B, So A, Yong WH. An introduction to the performance of immunohistochemistry. Methods Mol Biol. 2019;1897:289-298. doi:10.1007/978-1-4939-8935-5_25

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

88342-TC, primary

88341-TC, if additional IHC

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CD33 CD33 IHC, Tech Only Order only;no result

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
70700 CD33 IHC, Tech Only Bill only; no result

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories | IHC Catalog Additional Information:

mcl-ihc