Vimentin by Immunohistochemistry
Also known as: VIMENT IHC
Use
This test serves as a technical immunohistochemistry stain for detecting vimentin protein in tissue or cell specimens, typically used in pathology to characterize mesenchymal differentiation or assist in diagnosing neoplasms of mesenchymal origin.
Special Instructions
Ordering is performed via electronic request or using the ARUP Immunohistochemistry Stain Form (form #32978) with an ARUP client number. This is a stain-and-return (technical) service; refer to the ARUP Immunohistochemistry Stain Offerings brochure. Contact ARUP Client Services for assistance.
Limitations
Specimens must be formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue blocks or cellblocks, with at least 5 unstained positively charged slides (3–5 microns), minimum 2 slides. Slides must not be oven baked. Frozen specimens are unacceptable. Non-representative or depleted tissue is unacceptable.
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
Not provided
Container
Paraffin block or 5 unstained charged slides
Collection Instructions
Protect paraffin block and/or slides from excessive heat; transport in tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808); 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 |