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Cytokeratin MNF116 by IHC-12376 - Technical only, 12379 - Technical & interpretation

Test info

Test name:

Cytokeratin MNF116 by IHC

Test number:

12376 - Technical only, 12379 - Technical & interpretation

Excellian order number:

LAB12376
LAB12379

Alternate names:

CK MNF116

Tests included:

All IHC stains will include a positive control tissue

Useful for:

MNF116 reacts with simple glandular to stratified squamous epithelium
This antibody is useful in identifying breast epithelium, particularly in spindle cell carcinomas (when used with another cytokeratin cocktail, such as CK Oscar)

Specimen

Specimen type:

Tissue

Processing instructions:

Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue

Transport container:

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block

Alternate transport container:

FFPE tissue section mounted on a charged, unstained slide

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred)

Reason for rejection:

Unlabeled/mislabeled block
Insufficient tissue
Slides broken beyond repair

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Immunohistochemistry

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

1 - 2 days

Method:

Immunohistochemical staining and microscopic examination

Clinical and Interpretive info

Clinical information:

Specifications

MNF116 antibody recognizes low to intermediate molecular-weight cytokeratins from 40 to 58 kDa, including CK 5, 6, 8, 17 and probably 19

Staining pattern

Cytoplasmic based

Billing

CPT codes:

88342 - 1st stain
88341 - each additional stain

Tracking

Date created:

10/31/2017

Revised date:

10/18/2018

Review date:

01/12/2024