Laboratory Services

Claudin 18

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
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Updated Test Information:

Test Description	Claudin 18
Specimen Type	Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue blocks (FFPE). If tissue blocks are not available, unstained slides are acceptable (please submit 1–2 slides per antibody to be tested, cuts must be 4 microns thick).
Specimen Requirements	Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue blocks (FFPE). If tissue blocks are not available, unstained slides are acceptable (please submit 1–2 slides per antibody to be tested, cuts must be 4 microns thick). Complete the Incyte Diagnostics requisition with the patient's demographics and relevant clinical history.
Additional Processing Details	Tissue removed during a surgical procedure and placed in 10% NBF soon after removal from the patient. Appropriate tissue for requested staining.
Stability	Ambient: Indefinite
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions	Slides or paraffin blocks with no tissue remaining. Samples fixed in fixatives other than 10% neutral buffered formalin. Paraffin blocks that have been overheated or frozen.
Department (code)	Histology
Methodology	IHC, Ventana Ultra Stainer
Estimated TAT	1–2 business days from receipt
Testing Schedule	Monday–Saturday
Retention	Retention: Blocks 10 years and Slide 10 years
CPT Code(s)	88341 88342
Performing Lab	Spokane
Clone	EP461 (Spokane)