Synaptophysin
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Test Description and clinical significance
Disease:
Identification of neuronal tumors and tumors with neuroendocrine differentiation
A protein (38 kD), encoded by the SYP gene; is an integral membrane glycoprotein localized to presynaptic neurosecretory vesicles
Specimen Requirements
Collection:
FFPE/un-stained slides/Fresh tissue in formalin
Stability:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Conditions:
Unlabeled specimen/specimen left unfixed
for extended periods
Storage & Transport
Room Temperature
CPT(s)
88342 if intial single stain or 88341 for each additional stain Synaptophysin
New York Approved
NO
TAT
1 Day
*The CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only and are based on AMA guidelines The billing party is solely responsible for correct CPT coding.
