Casandra
Casandra Test Code MP52559Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Calretinin, technical only
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Calretinin is a calcium-binding protein used to differentiate mesothelioma from carcinoma and schwannoma from neurofibroma. It is also used to diagnose Hirschsprung disease. This test is for the technical component only, meaning it does not include a pathologist's read.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Specimens must be stained using the IHC method. Only the technical component is provided; a pathologist read is not included. Specimens must be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin or B plus; all other fixatives will be rejected.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Calretinin
ProteinIHC
Expression • Ordinal Score (e.g., TPS, CPS, H-score)
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Tissue (Fixed (Non-FFPE))
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Causes for Rejection
Specimens must be fixed in 10% NBF or B plus. All other fixatives will be rejected.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | ≤ 72 Hours |