Prolactin by Immunohistochemistry
Also known as: PROLAC IHC
Use
This test provides immunohistochemical staining to detect the presence of prolactin in tissue or cell specimens, utilized as a stain-and-return (technical) service. It is intended for histopathologic evaluation by a pathologist. It aids in identifying prolactin expression patterns within tissue samples.
Special Instructions
Refer to ARUP Immunohistochemistry Stain Offerings brochure and use electronic request or ARUP Immunohistochemistry Stain Form (#32978) if necessary. Use ARUP tissue transport kit (supply #47808) for submitting FFPE blocks or unstained slides; do not oven-bake precut slides. Protect from excessive heat.
Limitations
Specimens must be representative tissue; non-representative tissue types or depleted specimens are unacceptable. Frozen specimens are unacceptable. Submission of insufficient or poor-quality specimens may compromise results.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 94736-6
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Min: 2 slides
Container
Tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808)
Collection Instructions
Transport tissue block or 5 unstained (3- to 5‑micron thick) positively charged slides; if sending precut slides, do not oven bake.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature or refrigerated; ship in cooled container during summer.
Causes for Rejection
Non‑representative tissue type; depleted specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Indefinitely |
| Refrigerated | Indefinitely |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |