Specimen Preparation: Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin is preferred) and paraffin embed specimen (cells must be prepared into a cellblock). Protect paraffin block and/or slides from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or 5 unstained (3-5 micron thick sections), positively charged slides in a tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (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, contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens submitted with non-representative tissue type. Depleted specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Indefinitely, Refrigerated: Indefinitely, Frozen: Unacceptable
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:
HGH (Growth Hormone by Immunohistochemistry), Human Growth Hormone (Growth Hormone by Immunohistochemistry)
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