Wilms Tumor (WT-1), N-terminus by Immunohistochemistry
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Immunohistochemistry Stain Form Recommended
Mnemonic: WT1 IHC
Methodology:
Immunohistochemistry
Performed:
Mon-Fri
Reported:
1-5 days
Specimen Required:
Collect: Tissue or cells.
Specimen Preparation: Formalin fix (10% neutral buffered formalin is preferred) and paraffin embed specimen (cells must be prepared into a cellblock). Protect paraffin from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or 5 unstained (3-5 micron thick sections), on positively charged slides (Min: 2 slides). If sending precut slides, do not oven bake.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.
Remarks:IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY ORDERING AND SUBMISSION DETAILS: Submit electronic request. If you do not have electronic ordering capability, use an ARUP Immunohistochemistry Stain Form (form #32978) with an ARUP client number. For additional technical details, please contact ARUP Client Services.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens submitted with non-representative tissue type. Depleted specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Indefinite, Refrigerated: Indefinite, Frozen: Unacceptable
Note:
All stains will be handled as "Stain and Return" unless a consultation is requested. To request a consultation, submit the pathology report, all associated case materials (clinical history, blocks, slides, etc.), and the Anatomic Pathology requisition form (form # 32960).
CPT Code(s):
88342
Cross References:
Wilms Tumor 1 (Wilms Tumor (WT-1), N-terminus by Immunohistochemistry), WT-1 (Wilms Tumor (WT-1), N-terminus by Immunohistochemistry)
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