Identifies the receptor for somatostatins-14 and -28 and has great value in the assessment of sst2A status in human neuroendocrine tumors, as overexpression of SSTR2 in neuroendocrine tumors is diagnostically helpful and may have therapeutic implications.
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.