Test Code METSP MET (SP44), Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual
Shipping Instructions
Attach the green "Attention Pathology" address label (T498) to the outside of the transport container before putting into the courier mailer.
Necessary Information
A pathology/diagnostic report and a brief history are required.
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Tissue
Supplies: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)
Submit:
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block
OR
3 Unstained glass, "positively charged" slides with 4-microns formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue
Collection Instructions: Store slides at 2 to 8° C and send within 45 days.
Additional Information: One slide will be stained with hematoxylin and eosin and returned.
Useful For
Aiding in the identification of normal and neoplastic MET expressing cells
Method Name
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Reporting Name
MET (SP44), SemiQuant IHC, ManualSpecimen Type
SpecialSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Special | Ambient (preferred) | |
Refrigerated |
Reject Due To
Decalcified paraffin embedded tissue | Reject |
Wet/frozen tissue | Reject |
Cytology smears | Reject |
Noncharged slides | Reject |
ProbeOn slides | Reject |
Snowcoat slides | Reject |
Nonformalin fixed tissue, including CytoLyt, SurePath, alcohol-formalin-acetic acid (AFA), 95% ethanol, PREFER and zinc formalin fixatives | Reject |
Nonparaffin embedded tissue | Reject |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
5 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
88360
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
METSP | MET (SP44), SemiQuant IHC, Manual | In Process |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
623180 | Interpretation | 59465-5 |
623181 | Participated in the Interpretation | No LOINC Needed |
623182 | Report electronically signed by | 19139-5 |
623183 | Material Received | 81178-6 |
623184 | Disclaimer | 62364-5 |
623185 | Case Number | 80398-1 |