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Test Code PTRIP Prostate Triple (P63/KRT/P504S), 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 "Attention Pathology" address label (T498) 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

Aiding in the identification of high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia and prostate cancer

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
IHTOI IHC Initial, Tech Only No No
IHTOA IHC Additional, Tech Only No No

Method Name

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Reporting Name

P63/KRT/P504S IHC, 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

The prostate triple assay consists of 3 antibodies P63, HMW KRT (34betaE12), and P504S. This multiplex is used in the diagnosis of high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) and prostate cancer. P63 (nuclear) and HMW KRT (cytoplasmic) are expressed in normal myoepithelial cells that surround the prostatic epithelial cells (detected with 3,3'-diaminobenzidine chromogen). This myoepithelial layer is lost in carcinoma. P504S (cytoplasmic) is abnormally expressed in high-grade PIN and prostate cancer epithelial cells (detected with fast red chromogen).

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.

CPT Code Information

88344-TC

Forms

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