Identifies an enzyme produced by syncytiotrophoblasts after the 12th week of pregnancy and is highly expressed in seminoma. It is expressed by both malignant somatic and germ cell tumors and can be useful in distinguishing seminoma and embryonal carcinomas from undifferentiated malignant tumors.
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen typeorOne (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required) and two to three (2-3) positively charged unstained slides (all cut at 4-5 microns) for each test/antibody orderedBlock and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Use cold pack for transport. Make sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.