Code
APH-BRCX-01AX
Test
Active-Compendium
88342 x 1 or 88341 x 1; 88360 x 1
Clinical
Pathology
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen type or one (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required) and two to three (2-3) positively charged unstained slides (all cut at 4-5 microns) for each test/antibody ordered.
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Flag Active
True
Orderable Test Description
<p>BRCA1 (breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility protein 1) is a nuclear phosphoprotein that plays a role in maintaining genomic stability and acts as a tumor suppressor. This test detects expression of BRCA1 protein and is not intended to identify germline or somatic (tumor) mutations in BRCA1. Available molecular tests may be viewed here.</p>
Orderable Turn Around Time
Global: 2 Day, Tech-Only (stain only): 1 Day
Extra Note
Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen. NYS clients please provide date and time of Collection.
Orderable Biomarkers
NY Approved
True
Orderable Biomarkers JSON
{"Immunohistochemistry (IHC)": {"Expression": ["BRCA1"]}}
Keywords string
BRCA1 IHC, BRCA1 expression, BRCA1 IHC, breast cancer susceptibility protein 1 BRCA1
Title URL
brca1