HepPar1

Synonyms

Anti-Human Hepatocyte

  • Tech Only CPT 88342.TC
  • Tech Pro CPT
  • PowerPath Code HEP
  • Schedule Monday - Friday
  • Turn Around Time Within 1-2 business days of receipt
  • Methodology IHC

Specimen Requirements

Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue block or cell block, or 1 unstained charged slide for each test requested plus 3-4 additional unstained slides cut at 4 microns. Adequate space on each slide for control tissue is required.

Diagnostic Utility

Relatively specific marker for hepatocytes and hepatocellular carcinoma. Of note, focal positivity has been reported in hepatoid adenocarcinomas of the GI tract.

Vendor

Dako