Casandra
Casandra Test Code NG32768Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Amyloid A & P
Clinical Use
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Amyloid A and P stains react with amyloid deposits in many tissues. When interpreted alongside Congo Red staining, these immunohistochemical markers help distinguish primary versus secondary amyloidosis, providing important diagnostic differentiation.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Amyloid A
ProteinExpression
Expression • Ordinal Score (e.g., TPS, CPS, H-score)
Amyloid P
ProteinExpression
Expression • Ordinal Score (e.g., TPS, CPS, H-score)
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
A formalin‑fixed, paraffin‑embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred. Alternatively, one unbaked, unstained slide for H&E (required) plus two to four positively charged unstained slides (4‑5 microns). Block and slide identifiers must match specimen ID.
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport, not in direct contact with specimen.