Albumin RNA ISH
Use
Albumin RNA ISH is a sensitive and specific tool for distinguishing primary hepatocellular carcinoma and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma from metastatic adenocarcinoma to the liver or carcinoma of unknown origin in formalin fixed paraffin-embedded tissues. Positive results in this assay provide evidence of liver origin.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Chromosomal / Cytogenetics (ISH)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Paraffin tissue block or unstained slides (H&E + 3 charged unstained slides at 4–5 µm)
Collection Instructions
Formalin‑fixed, paraffin‑embedded tissue block preferred OR one unbaked unstained slide cut at 4‑5 microns for H&E (required) plus three positively charged unstained slides cut at 4‑5 microns; block and slide identifiers should match specimen ID on requisition.
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport, cold pack not in direct contact with specimen.