Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) w/ Diastase | Special Stain

Test DetailsTo demostrate diastase resistant material like glycoproteins and glycolipids
MethodologySpecial stain
PerformedMonday – Friday
Turnaround2 – 3 business days
Specimen RequirementsParaffin Block and /or Unstained Sections (5 microns thick)

Minimum slide requirement: 2 slides.
 
If requesting interpretation, please submit an H&E slide.
Storage/Transport ConditionsRoom temperature (use cold packs for transport of blocks during summer months)
CPT Code(s)88313 (glycogen); or 88314 (on snap frozen tissue)

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