Neurofilament by IHC

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Test number:

12376 - Technical only, 12379 - Technical & Interpretation

Excellian order number:

LAB1237
LAB12379

Alternate names:

Tests included:

Useful for:

In normal cells, NF labels neurons, neuronal processes, peripheral nerves, sympathetic ganglion cells, adrenal medulla, and neuroendocrine cells
Tumors that react with NF include neuroblastomas, ganglioneuromas, pheochromocytomas, paragangliomas, chemodectomas, neuroendocrine tumors, carcinoid tumors, and some Merkel cell tumors

Specimen type:

Tissue

Processing instructions:

Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue block

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:

Performing lab:

AHL - Immunohistochemistry

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

1 - 2 days

Method:

Immunohistochemical staining and microscopic examination

Reference ranges:

If requested, an interpretive report will be provided

Clinical information:

Specifications

Recognizes polypeptide subunits that are present in the intermediate filament NF
NF expression is limited to neuronal cells

Staining pattern

CPT codes:

88342 - 1st stain
88341 - each additional stain

Date created:

07/18/2017

Revised date:

10/19/2018

Review date:

01/12/2024