CD20, L26 by Immunohistochemistry
Also known as: CD20 IHC
Use
CD20, L26 by IHC is a technical (stain and return) immunohistochemical assay used to detect CD20 antigen in tissue or cellblock specimens. It aids in the identification and classification of B‑cell lineage in diagnostic pathology, particularly useful in evaluation of lymphoid tissues.
Special Instructions
Submit electronically via ARUP Connect or with ARUP Immunohistochemistry Stain Form (#32978) if electronic ordering is unavailable. Use ARUP tissue transport kit #47808 for sending blocks or slides. Follow handling instructions to avoid excessive heat. New York state approved.
Limitations
Frozen specimens are unacceptable. Do not submit depleted specimens or non‑representative tissue types. If submitting precut slides, do not oven bake. Slides or blocks must be adequately fixed and embedded; cell specimens must be in cellblock format.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 94736-6
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Paraffin block or unstained positively charged slides
Collection Instructions
Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed; transport tissue block or 5 unstained 3‑ to 5‑micron thick positively charged slides in ARUP tissue transport kit #47808
Storage Instructions
Room temperature or refrigerated; ship in cooled container during summer months
Causes for Rejection
Depleted specimens; non‑representative tissue type
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Indefinitely |
| Refrigerated | Indefinitely |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |