Parafibromin
Use
Complete absence of nuclear staining for parafibromin is diagnostic of parathyroid carcinoma or an HPT‑JT‑related tumor (hyperparathyroidism‑jaw tumor syndrome).
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Parafibromin
Protein
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
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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 (2‑3) 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, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen. NYS clients please provide date and time of Collection.