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HelpTest ID SSX18 Synovial Sarcoma Panel, 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: 4 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 a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.
Secondary ID
610609Useful For
Aiding in distinguishing synovial sarcomas from similar sarcomas
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
Synovial sarcoma panel IHC, T OnlySpecimen Type
TECHONLYSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TECHONLY | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Clinical Information
SS18-SSX fusion-specific antibody and SSX-C-terminal antibody are markers used for the diagnosis of synovial sarcoma.
SS18-SSX fusion-specific antibody recognizes SS18-SSX fusion proteins which are a result of the SS18 (synovial sarcoma translocation, chromosome 18) gene fusing with SSX (synovial sarcoma, X) gene on chromosome 18. This translocation is unique to synovial sarcoma. SSX-C-terminal antibody recognizes endogenous levels of SSX (1-4) proteins and the SS18-SSX fusion protein. Using these two antibodies together will aid in distinguishing synovial sarcomas from other histologically similar sarcomas.
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 daysPerforming 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