ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Complement Component C9 (CCC9) by Immunohistochemistry : 2003499
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Immunohistochemistry Stain Form Recommended
  


Mnemonic: CCC9 IHC

Methodology: Immunohistochemistry
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Tissue or cells.

Specimen Preparation: Formalin fix (10% neutral buffered formalin is preferred) and paraffin embed specimen (cells must be prepared into a cellblock). Protect paraffin from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or 5 unstained (3-5 micron thick sections), positively charged slides (Min: 2 slides). If sending precut slides, do not oven bake.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.

Remarks: IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY ORDERING AND SUBMISSION DETAILS: Submit electronic request. If you do not have electronic ordering capability, use an ARUP Immunohistochemistry Stain Form (#32978) with an ARUP client number. For additional technical details, please contact ARUP Client Services.

Unacceptable Conditions: Depleted specimens. Specimens submitted with non-representative tissue type.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Indefinite; Refrigerated: Indefinite; Frozen: Indefinite

Note: All stains will be handled as Stain and Return unless a consultation is requested. To request a consultation, submit the pathology report, all associated case materials (clinical history, blocks, slides, etc.), and the Anatomic Pathology requisition form (form #32960).
CPT Code(s): 88342
Cross References: CCC9 (Complement Component C9 (CCC9) by Immunohistochemistry)
 
 

 

 

 
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