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HHV-6 Tissue Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Test: HHV-6 Tissue Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Overview

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Testing for:
HHV-6
Sample Type:
Tissue FFPE
Test Code/s:
2001
Preferred Volume:
4 micron thick sections; 6 unstained slides
Minimum Required:
4 micron thick sections; 6 unstained slides
Storage:
Room temperature
Shipping:
Room temperature
Turnaround Time:
7 Business Days
Disease Details:
Hospital/Institution Ordering (PDF)
 

  • Uses

    Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is useful when analyzing tissue samples for active herpesvirus infections. A tissue biopsy is taken from the patient, fixed in formalin, embedded in paraffin, and then cut into sections that are placed on slides. IHC analysis allows detection of viral antigens early in the course of the disease when cytopathic changes have not yet developed.

    Sample Instructions

    1. Label slides with patient name and specimen I.D. # and place in slide box.

    2. Complete the test request form by clicking on the green Hospital/Institution Ordering button located in the blue box. Scan and send to records@coppelabs.com to give Coppe Laboratories notification that the sample is being sent.

    3. A copy of the pathology report should be included with the sample submission. Place the pathology report, the test request form, and the slide box in a sealable bag or pouch, seal, and ship according to the listed shipping specifications.

    4. Coppe Laboratories accepts shipments MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. Holiday closures will be posted on the home page of the Coppe website, www.coppelabs.com.

    New York Physicians: No approved waiver necessary. Coppe Laboratories holds a license with the NYSDOH (#PFI 9230) and is permitted to accept orders for the following tests: #3008 Powassan Virus IgG/IgM; #2001 HHV 6 IHC; #20011 HHV 6 IHC (Endometrial)

  • Specimen

    Volume / Collection Type

    Minimum

    Storage

    Shipping

    N/A
    4 micron thick sections; 6 unstained slides
    4 micron thick sections; 6 unstained slides
    Room temperature
    Room temperature
    Specimen:   
    N/A
    Volume / Collection Type:   
    4 micron thick sections; 6 unstained slides
    Minimum:   
    4 micron thick sections; 6 unstained slides
    Storage:   
    Room temperature
    Shipping:   
    Room temperature
    Note: Coppe Laboratories will arrange for samples to be embedded and sectioned for an additional charge.

  • Turn Around Time

    7 Business Days

    Disease Details

  • Methodology

    Paraffin-embedded tissue sections sent for analysis are rehydrated prior to staining. A blocking step is used to block non-specific staining between the primary antibodies and the tissue. An antigen retrieval procedure may be used to enhance detection of the viral proteins. Commercial monoclonal antibodies directed toward the viral proteins of interest are then applied directly to the tissues. Labeled secondary antibodies allow the visualization of the viral protein within infected cells. One slide will be stained with Hemotoxylin & Eosin (H&E).