Code
APT-CALX-01AX
Test
Active-Compendium
88342 x 1 or 88341 x 1
Clinical
Pathology
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen type or one (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 ordered.
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Flag Active
True
Orderable Test Description
Caldesmon is a regulatory protein found in smooth muscle and tissues which interacts with actin, myosin, tryopomyosin and calmodulin. Caldesmon antibody detects smooth muscle and tumors of smooth muscle, myofibroblastic and myoepithelial differentiation. This antibody is also useful in the differentiation of epithelioid mesothelioma from serous papillary carcinoma of the ovary.
Orderable Turn Around Time
1 Day
Keywords
Extra Note
Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen. NYS clients please provide date and time of Collection.
Orderable Biomarkers
NY Approved
True
Orderable Biomarkers JSON
{"Immunohistochemistry (IHC)": {"Expression": ["Caldesmon"]}}
Keywords string
Caldesmon Caldesmon
Title URL
caldesmon