Napsin A
Clone:
MRQ-60 (Spokane, Bellevue)
BC15 (Richland)
Application:
Positive in type 2 pneumocytes and helpful in establishing a diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma.
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).
Collection Procedure:
Tissue removed during a surgical procedure and placed in 10% NBF soon after removal from the patient. Appropriate tissue for requested staining.
Required Information:
Complete the Incyte Diagnostics requisition with the patient's demographics and relevant clinical history.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient: Indefinite
Unacceptable Specimen:
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:
Histology
Method:
IHC, Ventana Ultra Stainer
Turnaround:
1–2 business days from receipt
Performed:
Monday–Saturday
Retention:
Blocks: 10 years
Slides: 10 years
CPT Code:*
88341
88342
*The listed CPT codes are for reference use only. Final coding is based on CPT guidelines and individual circumstances.
