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