Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD81728Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
NKX 3.1, IHC without Interpretation
Also known as: Immuno Histo Chemistry, prostate carcinoma, prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, Histopathology, NKX 3.1
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Prostate specific protein, sensitive and specific marker useful in identifying prostate adenocarcinoma.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
NKX3.1
ProteinIHC
Expression • Ordinal Score (e.g., TPS, CPS, H-score)
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
3 unstained, positively (+) charged slides
Container
IHC Specimen Transport Kit
Collection Instructions
Formalin‑fixed, paraffin‑embedded block submitted in an IHC Specimen Transport Kit
Causes for Rejection
No tumor in blocks or slides
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Paraffin block: Room temperature: 5 years; Slides: Room temperature: 45 days |
| Refrigerated | Paraffin block: Refrigerated: 5 years; Slides: Refrigerated: 45 days |
| Frozen | Frozen: Unacceptable |
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