Glutamine Synthetase
Also known as: GS
Use
Glutamine synthetase (GS) is strongly expressed in a majority of hepatocellular carcinoma, including cases of early HCC and low grade HCC, making it a useful immunohistochemical biomarker for the diagnosis and characterization of such liver lesions.
Special Instructions
Level of Service: Tech Only. For New York State (NYS) clients, specify date and time of collection for specimens. Use cold pack for transport, ensuring it does not directly contact the specimen. Block and slide identifiers must match specimen ID exactly as noted on requisition.
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
FFPE tissue block is preferred, or one unbaked unstained H&E slide (required) plus two to three positively charged unstained slides (cut at 4–5 μm). Block and slide identifiers must match specimen ID exactly.