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HelpTest Code DLL3 Delta-Like 3 Protein (SP347), Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual, Tissue
Shipping Instructions
Attach the green "Attention Pathology" address label (T498) and the pink Immunostain Technical Only label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.
Necessary Information
A pathology/diagnostic report and a brief history are required.
Specimen Required
A minimum of 100 tumors cells are required for interpretation of DLL3 expression.
Specimen Type: Tissue
Supplies:
-Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)
-Immunostain Technical Only Envelope (T693)
Container/Tube: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope
Collection Instructions: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block; or 3 unstained glass, “positively charged" slides with 4-microns, formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue
Additional Information: One slide will be stained with hematoxylin and eosin and returned.
Useful For
Diagnosis of small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC), large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC), amongst other tumors
Method Name
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Reporting Name
DLL3(SP347)Semi-Quant IHC,ManualSpecimen Type
SpecialSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Special | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Reject Due To
| Wet/frozen tissue Cytology smears Nonformalin fixed tissue Nonparaffin embedded tissue Noncharged slides ProbeOn slides Snowcoat slides |
Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
5 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
88360
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.