MUC5
Use
Mucin 5 (MUC5) immunohistochemistry aids in the characterization of mucin expression and helps differentiate intestinal metaplasia, gastric carcinoma, and pancreaticobiliary carcinomas as part of an antibody panel.
Special Instructions
Level of Service: Tech Only. Storage & Transportation instructions: use cold pack for transport (not 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
24 hours
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block preferred; or 1 unbaked, unstained slide for H&E (required) plus 2–3 positively charged unstained slides (cut at 4–5 microns) per test/antibody ordered. Block and slide identifiers must match requisition.