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Test Code MESOP Mesothelioma Panel (WT1/KRT5/TTF1/pCEA) Immunostain, Technical Component Only


Ordering Guidance


This test includes only technical performance of the stain (no pathologist interpretation is performed). If diagnostic consultation by a pathologist is required order PATHC / Pathology Consultation.



Shipping Instructions


Attach the green pathology address label and the pink Immunostain Technical Only label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Tissue

Supplies: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope (T693)

Container/Tube: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope

Preferred:

-Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block

OR

-2 Unstained, positively charged glass slides (25- x 75- x 1-mm) per test ordered; sections 4-microns thick

Acceptable: None


Secondary ID

620227

Useful For

Differentiation of mesothelioma and  non-small cell lung cancer

Additional Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
IHMTO IHC Multiplex, Tech Only No Yes

Testing Algorithm

For the technical component only immunohistochemical (IHC) multiplex stain performed, the appropriate bill-only test ID will be reflexed and charged (IHMTO).

Method Name

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Reporting Name

WT1/KRT5/TTF1/pCEA IHC, Tech Only

Specimen Type

TECHONLY

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
TECHONLY Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

Wet/frozen tissue 
Cytology smears 
Nonformalin fixed tissue 
Nonparaffin embedded tissue 
Noncharged slides 
ProbeOn slides 
Snowcoat slides 		 Reject 

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

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

88344-TC

LOINC Code Information

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
620228 WT1/KRT5/TTF1/pCEA IHC, Tech Only No LOINC Needed

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.