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Test ID: PMS2    
PMS2 Immunostain, Technical Component Only

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Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Evaluation of tumor tissue to identify patients at high risk for having hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), also known as Lynch syndrome

 

Evaluation of tumor tissue to identify patients at risk for having hereditary endometrial carcinoma

Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
IHTOIIHC Initial, Tech OnlyNoNo
IHTOAIHC Additional, Tech OnlyNoNo

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

For the initial technical component only immunohistochemical (IHC) stain performed, the appropriate bill-only test ID will be reflexed and charged (IHTOI). For each additional technical component only IHC stain performed, an additional bill-only test ID will be reflexed and charged (IHTOA).

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

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

PMS2 IHC, Tech Only

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

ISPMS2IHCTO
Mismatch Repair (MMR) Protein Immunohistochemistry