Test ID TCL1A T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma Protein 1A (TCL1A) 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

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 a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.

Secondary ID

70561

Useful For

Identification of T-cell leukemia and lymphoma protein overexpression in neoplasms

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

Reporting Name

TCL1A IHC, Tech Only

Specimen Type

TECHONLY

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
TECHONLY	Ambient (preferred)
	Refrigerated

Clinical Information

T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (TCL) proteins augment AKT signal transduction and enhance cell proliferation and survival. Inversion or translocations involving the TCL-1 gene are present in more than 90% of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemias, resulting in overexpression of the TCL-1 protein. TCL-1 is also found in plasmacytoid monocytes in reactive tissues, and the putative malignant counterpart, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm. In normal tonsil, expression is limited to the B-cell compartment.

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.

NY State Approved

Yes

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