Referred Tests
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Test ID: IHC
Mismatch Repair (MMR) Protein Immunohistochemistry Only, Tumor
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Evaluation of tumor tissue to identify patients at risk for having hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer/Lynch syndrome
Additional Tests Lists tests that are always performed, at an additional charge, with the initial tests.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSH2I | MSH-2, Immunostain | No, (bill only) | Yes |
| MSH6I | MSH-6, Immunostain | No, (bill only) | Yes |
| PMS2I | PMS-2, Immunostain | No, (bill only) | Yes |
| MLH1I | MLH-1, Immunostain | No, (bill only) | Yes |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
When this test is ordered, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, and PMS2 stains will always be performed at an additional charge.
See Lynch Syndrome Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Immunohistochemical Staining
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
MMR Protein, IHC Only, Tumor
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC)
HNPCC testing
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Lynch syndrome
Mismatch Repair (MMR) Protein Immunohistochemistry
IHCO
HNPCC testing
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Lynch syndrome
Mismatch Repair (MMR) Protein Immunohistochemistry
IHCO