Casandra
Casandra Test Code NG43622Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Synaptophysin
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Antibody to synaptophysin reacts with neuroendocrine neoplasms of neural as well as epithelial types. In combination with chromogranin A and NSE antibodies, the antibody to synaptophysin is very useful in the identification of normal neuroendocrine cells and neuroendocrine neoplasms.
Special Instructions
Level of Service: Tech Only.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Synaptophysin
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
A 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.