Casandra
Casandra Test Code MP38817Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
CD1a, technical only
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
CD1a is expressed on the surface of dendritic cells, cortical thymocytes of the thymus, Langerhans' cells, and dermal dendrocytes of skin. Technical component only. Pathologist read not included.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Specimens must be fixed in 10% NBF or B plus. All other fixatives will be rejected. The test does not include a pathologist read, as it is a technical component only.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
CD1a
ProteinIHC
Expression • Ordinal Score (e.g., TPS, CPS, H-score)
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
FFPE Block, Formalin Fixed
Collection Instructions
Fixative should be at a 20:1 fixative to tissue ratio, 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) for 6-72 hours (48-72 hours PREFERRED).
Storage Instructions
15°C to 25°C
Causes for Rejection
Specimens must be fixed in 10% NBF or B plus. All other fixatives will be rejected.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | ≤ 72 Hours |