Casandra
Casandra Test Code NG32293Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Elastic Stain
Clinical Use
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The Elastic Stain is a special histopathology stain (immunohistochemistry) used to visualize elastic fibers in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples. It aids in the evaluation of pathological features in a wide range of tissue types by enhancing the detection of elastic fibers that may be diagnostically relevant.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Elastic fibers
ProteinElastic Stain
Expression • Ordinal Score (e.g., TPS, CPS, H-score)
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
A FFPE tissue block is preferred. Alternatively, one unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining and two to three positively charged unstained slides, all cut at 4–5 microns.