HPL
Also known as: Human Placental Lactogen
Use
Human Placental Lactogen (HPL) is a polypeptide hormone synthesized in syncytiotrophoblastic cells of the placenta and is used as a tissue marker for certain trophoblastic tumors—aiding in identification of placenta‐related neoplasms.
Special Instructions
Level of Service: Tech Only. Storage and Transportation: Use a cold pack for transport (do not place cold pack in direct contact with specimen). New York State clients should provide date and time of collection.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen type or one unbaked, unstained slide for H&E (required) plus two to three positively charged unstained slides (cut at 4‑5 microns) for each test/antibody ordered. Block and slide identifiers should match specimen ID on requisition.
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport; do not allow cold pack to contact specimen directly.