GATA3 by Immunohistochemistry
Also known as: GATA3 IHC
Use
GATA3 immunohistochemical staining is used for diagnostic purposes, serving as a sensitive marker for certain carcinomas (notably breast and urothelial carcinoma) to aid in tumor typing via morphological analysis using a stain-and-return technical service.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Specimens must consist of representative tissue; non‑representative or depleted specimens are unacceptable. Precise fixation is required (formalin fixation, paraffin-embedded); specimens prepared in other ways are unacceptable. Transportation guidelines must be followed to avoid excessive heat. Frozen specimens are unacceptable.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
GATA3
Protein
LOINC Codes
- 94736-6 - Tissue block ID Spec
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (Fixed (Non-FFPE))
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
2 slides
Container
tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808 recommended but not required)
Collection Instructions
Transport tissue block or 5 unstained (3‑ to 5‑micron thick) positively charged slides; if sending precut slides, do not oven bake.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature acceptable; refrigerated acceptable; ship in cooled container during summer months.
Causes for Rejection
Non‑representative tissue type; depleted specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Indefinitely |
| Refrigerated | Indefinitely |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
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