Alcian Blue
Use
This special immunohistochemical stain is intended to identify weakly sulfated mucins in tissue samples, aiding pathologists in detecting mucin-producing cells that may be poorly visualized with routine staining methods.
Special Instructions
Tech Only service; Level of Service is technical only. Specimen identifiers (block and slide) must match exactly with the specimen labeling and requisition. Storage/transport: use cold pack during transport, ensuring pack is not in direct contact with specimen. For New York State clients, date and time of collection must be provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
24 hours
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block preferred; or one unbaked, unstained H&E slide (required) and two to three positively charged unstained slides (4–5 μm) per test.
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport; do not place cold pack in direct contact with specimen; New York clients must provide date/time of collection.