Test Id : JAMOVATSS
Movat Pentachrome Stain
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Demonstrating the presence of mucin, fibrin, elastic fibers, muscle, and collagen in connective tissue sections
Method Name
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This is not an orderable test. Order CONFL / Pathology Consultation. The consultant will determine the need for special stains.
Histochemical Special Stain
NY State Available
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Reporting Name
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Aliases
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Acid Fushin
Alcian Blue
Collagen
Connective Tissue
Crocein Scarlet
Elastic fibers
Fibrin
HIMOVATTO
MPS
Muscin
Muscle
Safran
Specimen Required
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This is not an orderable test. Order CONFL / Pathology Consultation. The consultant will determine the need for special stains.
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Demonstrating the presence of mucin, fibrin, elastic fibers, muscle, and collagen in connective tissue sections
Clinical Information
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This test uses 5 different stains to demonstrate the presence of mucin, fibrin, elastic fibers, muscle, and collagen in connective tissue sections. It is used to study the heart, blood vessels, and connective tissues of the body and can also be useful in diagnosing vascular and lung diseases.
Reference Values
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This is not an orderable test. Order CONFL / Pathology Consultation. The consultant will determine the need for special stains.
Interpretation
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This test will be processed as a pathology consultation. An interpretation will be provided.
Cautions
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No significant cautionary statements
Clinical Reference
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Carson FL. Connective and muscle tissue. In: Histotechnology: A Self-Instructional Text. 3rd ed. American Society of Clinical Pathologists; 2015:chap 8
Method Description
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Histochemical special stain performed on paraffin-embedded tissue.(Unpublished Mayo method)
PDF Report
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Performing Laboratory Location
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This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
CPT Code Information
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
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