Casandra
Casandra Test Code NG41008Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Somatostatin (Receptor Type 2)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Somatostatin receptor type 2 (SSTR2) is a receptor for somatostatins‑14 and ‑28. Assessment of SSTR2 status via immunohistochemistry is diagnostically helpful in human neuroendocrine tumors and may have therapeutic implications, as overexpression is helpful for diagnosis and potentially influences therapeutic decision‑making.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Somatostatin (Receptor Type 2)
ProteinExpression • Ordinal Score (e.g., TPS, CPS, H-score)
Result Turnaround Time
24 hours
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
FFPE tissue block preferred, or one unbaked, unstained slide for H&E plus two to three positively charged unstained slides (4‑5 microns)
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport; cold pack not in direct contact with specimen
