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Test Code IDH2 IHD2, R172K Mutation, 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 "Attention Pathology" address label (T498) 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


Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
IHTOA IHC Additional, Tech Only No No
IHTOI IHC Initial, Tech Only No No

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

Specimen Retention Time

Until staining is complete.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

88342-TC, primary

88341-TC, if additional IHC