Amyloid Typing by Mass Spectrometry
Test Mnemonic
ATMS R
CPT Codes
- 88313 - QTY (1)
- 88399 - QTY (10)
- 88380 - QTY (1)
- 83789 - QTY (1)
- 88321 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Amyloid Typing Mass Spectrometry
- ATMS
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Paraffin block | N/A | Ambient |
Days Performed
1 day per week
Turnaround Time
2 - 3 weeks
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunohistochemistry | |
| Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) |
Special Info
This test includes a surgical pathology consultation to confirm the presence of amyloid. The initial diagnosis of amyloidosis will be made by examination of routine stain, Congo Red stain, immunohistochemistry, etc. This test serves in the identification of amyloidogenic proteins only after the initial diagnosis has been reached.
Clinical Info
Finding the presence or absence of amyloidogenic proteins in tissue section to aid in forming a pathologic diagnosis. Interpretation by pathologist.