S100 (polyclonal), IHC with Interpretation [38197X]

Test Code

38197

CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen

Formalin fixed paraffin block

Other Acceptable Specimens

3 unstained, positively charged slides

Instructions

Please include surgical pathology report. .

Transport Container

IHC specimen transport kit

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Immunohistochemical Assay (IHC)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Fri a.m.; Report available: 2 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

s-100 is strongly expressed in melanomas, salivary gland tumors, and Schwann cell tumors.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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