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PAX2, IHC with Interpretation

Test Code
90173


CPT Codes
88342

Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block


Other Acceptable Specimens
3 unstained, positively charged slides


Instructions
Please include surgical pathology report.


Transport Container
IHC Specimen Transport Kit


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Immunohistochemistry

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 3 days


Reference Range
Interpretive report


Clinical Significance
PAX-2, a nuclear transcription factor, is expressed in most cases of renal cell carcinoma (approx 85%) and a significant number of Mullerian/ovarian serous carcinomas (approx 30%) but only rarely in metastatic tumors of other sites including breast, colon, endometrial, and omental sites.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.