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Test Code HBZ Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) bZIP Factor (HBZ), In Situ Hybridization, 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


Specimen Type: Tissue

Supplies: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope (T693)

Container/Tube: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope

Preferred:

-Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block

OR

-2 Unstained, positively charged glass slides (25- x 75- x 1-mm) per test ordered; sections 4-microns thick

Acceptable: None


Useful For

Diagnosing adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
ISTOI ISH Initial, Tech Only No No
ISTOA ISH Additional, Tech Only No No

Method Name

In Situ Hybridization (ISH)

Reporting Name

HBZ ISH, Tech Only

Specimen Type

TECHONLY

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
TECHONLY Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

Wet/frozen tissue
Cytology smears
Nonformalin fixed tissue
Nonparaffin embedded tissue
Noncharged slides
ProbeOn slides
Snowcoat slides		 Reject

Clinical Information

Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL) is a T-cell malignancy induced by human T-cell lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1) infection. This test is intended to identify the presence of HTLV-1 in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue, which may be useful in the diagnosis of ATLL.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

88365-TC, Primary

88364-TC, if additional ISH

Forms

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