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5153 : p53 by IHC w/digital imaging

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
p53-TUMOR SUPP.GENE
Methodology:
Immunohistochemistry
Clinical Utility:
This protein induces cell cycle arrest or apoptosis in response to sublethal or severe DNA damage, respectively, by differential transcription of target genes and through transcription-independent apoptotic functions. Associated with aggressive forms of breast cancer and other malignancies.

ORDERING:

Test Code:
5153-2
Turnaround Time:
1 DAY
Preferred Specimen:
Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue 1 30 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
BLK: This comes in block form from client with surgical number imprint.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: This comes in a block or slide form from client with surgical number imprint.
Storage/Transport Instruction: Ship block with cold pack during warm weather.
Alternative Specimen:
Unstained Slide

Billing:

CPT Codes:
88361 x 1

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