Thyroglobulin by IHC

Alphabetical Test listing

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

Test name:

Test number:

12376 - Technical only, 12379 - Technical & interpretation

Excellian order number:

LAB12376
LAB12379

Alternate names:

TGN

Tests included:

All IHC stains will include a positive control tissue

Useful for:

This antibody is used to identify cells that produce thyroglobulin

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:

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

Thyroglobulin is a hormone made in the human thyroid
This antibody labels thyroglobulin; no cross reactivity with other proteins has been identified

Staining pattern

Cytoplasmic granular in cells producing thyroglobulin; acellular thyroglobulin material within follicles also stains

References

Burt et al: J Clin Pathol 1985; 38:893-6.
Harach HR et al: Histopathology 1988, 13, 43-54.

CPT codes:

88342 - 1st stain
88341 - each additional stain

Date created:

09/13/2017

Revised date:

10/17/2018

Review date:

01/12/2024