Test Method

IHC

CPT Code

88342 x 1
88341 x 1

Stains / Test Description

In normal kidney, renal cell carcinoma (RCC1, gp200) is localized along the brush border of the proximal tubule. In other normal tissues, RCC is also localized along the luminal surfaces of breast lobules and ducts, the luminal surface of the epididymal tubular epithelium, within the cytoplasm of parathyroid parenchymal cells and focally within the colloid of thyroid follicles. Other normal tissues do not express similar or cross-reacting antigens. RCC1 is expressed by most primary and metastatic renal cell carcinomas.

Specimen Requirements

(1) H&E slide with formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue, fixed with 10% NBF.
or
One (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required) and two to three (2-3) positively charged unstained slides (all cut at 4 microns) for each test/antibody ordered

Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.

Storage & Transport

Ship specimen same day (whenever possible) with refrigerated (not frozen) cold pack

Turnaround time

1-3 days depending on level of service

Level of Service

Global (with interpretation)
Slide Only (glass slides only)
Web-Enabled (glass and digital images through eCSI portal)