Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Use
The test is useful for the identification of cytomegalovirus infection by visualizing intranuclear and cytoplasmic viral inclusions in CMV-infected cells. CMV can cause severe systemic infection, either primary or reactivated, particularly in immunocompromised patients. The test does not react with normal human tissue due to the specific antibodies used.
Special Instructions
This test includes only the technical performance of the stain and does not include pathologist interpretation. Technical component only stains should not be ordered with PATHC / Pathology Consultation; if ordered together, the technical component stains will be canceled. Ensure to attach the green or pink label to the transport container provided in the kit.
Limitations
Age of paraffin sections can significantly affect immunoreactivity, with stability thresholds varying across literature. High humidity and heat can affect the charge of glass slides, impacting staining quality. It is recommended to minimize time between slide preparation and staining. Unsuitable slides can lead to inconsistencies in staining due to suboptimal slide surface chemistry.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- Order only;no result
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Immunostain Technical Only Envelope
Collection Instructions
2 Unstained, positively charged glass slides (25- x 75- x 1-mm) per test ordered; sections 4-microns thick or formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block.
Storage Instructions
Ambient (preferred), Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Wet/frozen tissue, Cytology smears, Nonformalin fixed tissue, Nonparaffin embedded tissue, Noncharged slides, ProbeOn slides, Snowcoat slides