Casandra
Casandra Test Code NG74402Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Kappa IHC
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Antibody to the kappa light chain of immunoglobulin is reportedly useful in the identification of leukemias, plasmacytomas and certain non‑Hodgkin lymphomas. Demonstration of monotypism in lymphoid infiltrates is a surrogate for clonality, and therefore malignancy.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Kappa
ProteinIHC • Expression • Ordinal Score (e.g., TPS, CPS, H-score)
Result Turnaround Time
24 hours
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Formalin‑fixed, paraffin‑embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen type, or one unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required) and two to three positively charged unstained slides cut at 4‑5 microns.
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.