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Test ID 2SC S-(2-Succinyl)-Cysteine (2SC) 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 pathology address label and the pink Immunostain Technical Only label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope (T693)

Specimen Type: Tissue

Container/Tube: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope

Preferred: 2 unstained positively charged glass slide (25- x 75- x 1-mm) per test ordered; sections 4-microns thick.

Acceptable: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block


Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.

Secondary ID

610031

Useful For

Identification of high levels of aberrant S-(2-succino)-cysteine (2SC), secondary to pathogenic alterations of the fumarate hydratase (FH) gene

Reflex Tests

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

Testing Algorithm

For the initial technical component only immunohistochemical (IHC) stain performed, the appropriate bill-only test ID will be reflexed and charged (IHTOI). For each additional technical component only IHC stain performed, an additional bill-only test ID will be reflexed and charged (IHTOA).

Method Name

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Reporting Name

2SC IHC, Tech Only

Specimen Type

TECHONLY

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
TECHONLY Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Clinical Information

A subset of aggressive renal tumors have pathogenic alterations of fumarate hydratase (FH) that do not result in the loss of FH expression. Typically FH alterations are associated with aberrantly high levels of S-(2-succino)-cysteine (2SC) expression observed in the nucleus. FH and 2SC immunohistochemistry assays may be used in combination to identify these pathogenic conditions. This is useful in the diagnosis of renal cell carcinomas, and cutaneous and uterine leiomyomas that occur secondary to somatic or germline (hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer) alterations of the FH gene.

Cautions

Age of a cut paraffin section can affect immunoreactivity. Stability thresholds vary widely among published literature and are antigen dependent. Best practice is for paraffin sections to be cut within 6 weeks.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

88342-TC, primary

88341-TC, if additional IHC

NY State Approved

Yes