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HelpTest Code S100 S-100 Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Advisory Information
This test includes only technical performance of the stain (no pathologist interpretation is performed). If diagnostic consultation by a pathologist is required order PATHC / Pathology Consultation.
Shipping Instructions
Attach the green pathology address label and the pink Immunostain Technical Only label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope (T693)
Specimen Type: Tissue
Preferred: 2 Unstained positively charged glass slide (25- x 75- x 1-mm) per test ordered; sections 4-microns thick.
Acceptable: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block
Useful For
Aids in the identification of various neoplasms
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| IHTOI | IHC Initial, Tech Only | No | No |
| IHTOA | IHC Additional, Tech Only | No | No |
Method Name
Immunohistochemistry
Reporting Name
S-100 IHC, Tech OnlySpecimen Type
TECHONLYSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TECHONLY | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Clinical Information
S-100 expression is seen in cartilaginous tumors, myoepithelial tumors, Schwann cells and neural tumors, Langerhans cell proliferations, benign and malignant melanocytes, clear cell sarcoma, and some carcinomas (particularly of the breast). S-100 staining occurs both in the nucleus and cytoplasm.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Analytic Time
1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
88342-TC, primary
88341-TC, if additional IHC
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| S100 | S-100 IHC, Tech Only | 77202-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 70859 | S-100 IHC, Tech Only | 77202-0 |
NY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.