High Mobility Group A2 (HMGA2) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Use
High mobility group (HMG) proteins are nonhistone chromatin factors expressed during embryonic development that function to regulate transcription and cellular differentiation. When expression of HMGA2 is deregulated in cells of adult tissues, this oncofetal protein promotes neoplastic transformation. Abnormal HMGA2 expression has been observed in a wide variety of neoplasms, including uterine leiomyomas, ovarian serous carcinomas, lipomatous tumors, lymphangiomyomatosis, and pancreatic carcinomas. This immunostain may be useful in the differential diagnosis of lower genital tract mesenchymal tumors, showing positivity in the majority of aggressive angiomyxomas.
Special Instructions
This test includes only technical performance of the stain; no pathologist interpretation is provided. Technical component only stains should not be ordered with PATHC / Pathology Consultation. If ordered with PATHC, the technical component stains will be canceled.
Limitations
This test does not include pathologist interpretation, only technical performance of the stain. If interpretation is required, order PATHC / Pathology Consultation for a full diagnostic evaluation or second opinion of the case. 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.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- Order only;no result
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Immunostain Technical Only Envelope
Collection 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.
Causes for Rejection
Wet/frozen tissue, Cytology smears, Nonformalin fixed tissue, Nonparaffin embedded tissue, Noncharged slides, ProbeOn slides, Snowcoat slides
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Ambient (preferred) |
| Refrigerated | Refrigerated |