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Test ID: IH S100P
S100P
Immunohistochemistry Stain
Useful For

Use to distinguish urothelial carcinomas from other genitourinary neoplasms such as prostate carcinoma. It is useful for identification and diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Method name and description
  • Mouse Monoclonal Antibody S100P (16/f5)
  • Immunoperoxidase stain on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue section
Reporting name

S100P

Clinical information

S100P is a member of the S100 family of proteins. The family is expressed in a wide range of cells and is thought to play a role in cell cycle progression and in differentiation. Anti- S100P with nuclear or nuclear/cytoplasmic immunoreactivity can be seen in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas, while it is rarely detectable in benign pancreatic ducts.

Aliases

S100P

Specimen type / Specimen volume / Specimen container
  • Specimen type: Well-fixed tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin.
  • Submit 2 unstained (3-4 µm thick) paraffin embedded tissue section mounted on a clean positively charged glass slide  (sections to be cut within 6 weeks.) or formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block.
Storage and transport instructions
  • Slides or blocks are stored in cork box at room temperature away from sun light and any source of heat.
  • Follow your local regulation shipping guidelines.
Specimen Rejection Criteria
  • Broken slides
  • Unlabeled slides with patient/case identification 
  • Contaminated slides
  • Slides/paraffin blocks mismatch
  • Uncharged slides
Factors affecting test performance and result interpretation
  • Fixation time (FT)
  • Fixative Type
  • Storage time in paraffin
  • Storage temperature
  • Age of the cut sections
  • Section thickness
Turnaround time / Days and times test performed / Specimen retention time
  • Turnaround time for the test in platform: 3-4 hours
  • Days and times test performed: Twice daily (Sunday to Wednesday)
  • First batch: 0600H-1400H
  • Second batch; 1230H - overnight
  • Thursday (one batch only): 0600H-1400H
  • Note: Request received after 1230H will be stained the following working day.
  • Shelf-life of the paraffin section slides: ≤6 weeks