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S-100, Monoclonal, IHC with Interpretation (38197X)
Test Code105106P
CPT Codes
88342
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block in an IHC specimen transport kit
Other Acceptable Specimens
4-micron unstained slides (x5) • Fixed tissue • Tissue in neutral buffered formalin
Instructions
Pathology report is required
Transport Container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Immunohistochemical Assay (IHC)
Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 6 days a week.
Clinical Significance
s-100 is strongly expressed in melanomas, salivary gland tumors, and Schwann cell tumors.