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NAME | METHOD | REFERENCE RANGE | UNITS |
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TYPE | VOLUME | TEMPERATURE | INSTRUCTIONS |
PRIMARY | ||||
1 | Tissue Paraffin Block | 1 (1) g mL | Ambient - 12 Month(s), Refrigerated - 12 Month(s) | |
ALTERNATE | ||||
Slides (4-Unstained) | Ambient - 12 Month(s), Refrigerated - 12 Month(s) |
Useful for identification of antigens present in paraffin-embedded tissues. Properly selected IHC panels may aid in the identification and subclassification of various tumors. Additional markers may be useful in assessing proliferation (e.g. Ki67) or prognosis (e.g. bcl-2 or HER-2/neu) in selected tumor types. |
Submit formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor tissue blocks,
ambient or refrigerated. Shipping on cold pack is recommended during warm weather months. Ship by overnight courier to Specialty. Alternate specimen: Submit minimum of 4 UNSTAINED, positively charged slides for 1 IHC stain and 1 extra slide for each additional stain ordered. |