GFAP
Synonyms
GFP8
- Tech Only CPT 88342.TC
- Tech Pro CPT
- PowerPath Code GFAP
- 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
GFAP is an intermediate fillament protein that is expressed in astroglial cells and tumors of the central nervous system including astrocytomas, gliomas, oligodendrogliomas, ependymomas, and subependymomas.
Vendor
Dako