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PAX2, IHC without Interpretation
Test Code90223
CPT Codes
88342
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block
Other Acceptable Specimens
Minimum: 3 unstained, positively charged slides
Transport Container
IHC Specimen Transport Kit
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Immunohistochemistry
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: Next day
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.
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.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
