Synonyms
T-cell Intracytoplasmic Antigen 1
Full Description
Identifies a cytoplasmic protein with a coarse granular pattern found in cytotoxic T cells and NK cells, as well as neoplasms derived from these lineages, including most anaplastic large cell lymphomas. It also labels granular lymphocytic leukemias, hepatosplenic T-cell lymphomas, intestinal T-cell lymphomas, NK-like T-cell lymphomas, NK-cell lymphomas, nasal T/NK-cell lymphomas, subcutaneous T-cell lymphomas, and pulmonary angiocentric lymphomas of T or NK phenotype. B-cell lymphomas, Hodgkin lymphoma, and lymphoblastic leukemias are negative.
Methodology
IHC
Specimen Requirements
Tissue Block: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor block preferred. Unstained Slides: Recommended 2 charged slides per stain requested (minimum of 1 slide per stain), baked or unbaked. Fixation: Tissue must be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin for 6–72 hours.
Storage and Transportation
Use cold pack for transport. Make sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.
Turnaround Time
24 Hrs
CPT Codes
88342x1 or 88341x1
