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HelpTest ID 60936 Myogenic Differentiation Antigen 1 (MYOD1), Immunostain Without Interpretation
Useful For
Maker of skeletal muscle differentiation
Method Name
Immunohistochemistry
Reporting Name
MYOD1 IHC, no interpSpecimen Type
TissueSpecimen Type: Tissue
Container/Tube: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope (Supply T693)
Preferred: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block
Acceptable: 2 unstained positively charged glass slides (25 x 75 x 1 mm) per test ordered; sections 4 microns thick
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tissue | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Clinical Information
Myogenic differentiation antigen 1 (MyoD1) is a myogenic nuclear regulatory protein that is normally expressed during embryogenesis. Nuclear expression of MyoD1 is restricted to myoblasts of developing skeletal muscle tissue. MyoD1 is present in the majority of rhabdomyosarcomas.
Cautions
No significant cautionary statements
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test uses a standard method. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
88342-TC, primary
88341-TC, if additional IHC