Gastrin by IHC

Alphabetical Test listing

Gastrin by IHC-12376 - Technical only, 12379 - Technical & interpretation

Test name:

Gastrin by IHC

Test number:

12376 - Technical only, 12379 - Technical & interpretation

Excellian order number:

LAB12376
LAB12379

Tests included:

All IHC stains will include a positive control tissue

Useful for:

This antibody is used to identify gastrin producing cells in the antral stomach
This antibody can also be used to classify islet cell tumors and other neuroendocrine tumors; endocrine tumors are generally classified based on the predominant hormone present

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

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

This antibody identifies gastrin-producing cells in the stomach (G cells in the antral-pyloric region), duodenum, and upper jejunum

Staining pattern

Granular cytoplasmic staining

References

Heitz PU et al: Pancreatic endocrine tumors: Immunohistochemical analysis of 125 tumors. Hum Pathol 1982; 13:263-271.

CPT codes:

88342 - 1st stain
88341 - each additional stain

Date created:

10/25/2017

Revised date:

10/18/2018

Review date:

01/12/2024