Code
APT-PITX-01AX
Test
Active-Compendium
88342x1 or 88341x1
Clinical
Pathology
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen type or one (1) unbaked, unstained slide cut at 4-5 microns for H&E staining (required) and two to three (2-3) positively charged unstained slides cut at 3-4 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
PIT1 is a transcription factor critical in the normal development of the anterior pituitary. IHC staining of PIT1 is useful in the classification of pituitary adenomas of anterior pituitary origin. The staining pattern is nuclear.
Orderable Turn Around Time
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": ["PIT1"]}}
Keywords string
GHF1, PIT-1, Pituitary-specific positive transcription factor 1 PIT1
Title URL
pit1