Special Stain, Mucicarmine
Also known as: MUCI SS
Use
This test is a histochemical mucin stain (mucicarmine) intended to detect mucin in tissue specimens, helpful in identifying mucin-producing cells and structures such as adenocarcinomas and fungal capsules. It is a stain-and-return (technical) service performed and reported by ARUP Anatomic Pathology.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Unacceptable conditions include nonrepresentative tissue type or depleted specimens. Frozen specimens are unacceptable. Slides or blocks must be properly fixed, paraffin embedded, and not exposed to excessive heat.
New York Approved
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 10796-1 - Mucicarm Stn Tiss
Result Turnaround Time
1-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Min: 1 slide
Container
tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808)
Collection Instructions
Transport tissue block or 2 unstained (3‑ to 5‑micron thick) positively charged slides in tissue transport kit
Storage Instructions
Room temperature or refrigerated; ship in cooled container during summer months
Causes for Rejection
Nonrepresentative tissue type; depleted specimens
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Indefinitely |
| Refrigerated | Indefinitely |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
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