Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Mucin 4; Muc 4; Muc4; Muc-4 antibody staining
Tissue
ARUP
Other Reference Test
Monday-Friday
1-3 Days
Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed specimen (cells must be prepared into a cellblock)
Paraffin Embedded Tissue Block
Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed specimen (cells must be prepared into a cellblock). Protect paraffin block and/or slides from excessive heat. 2-5 unstained (3- to 5-micron thick sections), positively charged slide are is acceptable. If sending precut slides, do not oven bake.
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Room Temp: Indefinite; Refrigerated: Indefinite; Frozen: Unacceptable
Specimens submitted with non-representative tissue type; Depleted specimens
Complete an ARUP IHC requisition and submit with specimen room temp or refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.
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