Casandra
Casandra Test Code NG58070Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Tryptase
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Immunohistochemical detection of mast cell tryptase to identify mast cells and, to a lesser degree, basophils; used in diagnostic evaluation of mast cell presence in tissues.
Special Instructions
Level of Service: Tech Only. Storage/transportation: use cold pack for transport, ensuring cold pack not in direct contact with specimen; NYS clients must provide date and time of collection.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Tryptase
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 H&E slide (required) plus two to three positively charged unstained slides, cut 4‑5 microns; identifiers must match requisition.