Synaptophysin test

SYNAPTOPHYSIN TEST

DESCRIPTION – HC stains are very useful category of special tests. IHC is used in diagnosis of abnormal cells such as those found in cancerous tumors. It is based on the principle that each type of antibody recognizes and that each type of antibody recognizes and attaches to antigens that fix it exactly

METHODOLOGY – immunohistochemistry

TURN AROUND TIME – 1-3 days

SPECIMEN REQUIERED –

COLLECT – tissues or cells

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue block. Protect the slides from excessive heat

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – room temperature or refrigerated

STABILITY – ambient: indefinitely; refrigerated: indefinitely

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION – depleted specimens

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory