Classification of pituitary adenomas
Test Id | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
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IHTOI | IHC Initial, Tech Only | No | No |
IHTOA | IHC Additional, Tech Only | No | No |
Immunohistochemistry
ISPIT1IHCTO
TECHONLY
This test includes only technical performance of the stain (no pathologist interpretation is performed). If diagnostic consultation by a pathologist is required order PATHC / Pathology Consultation.
Attach the green pathology address label and the pink Immunostain Technical Only label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.
Supplies: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope (T693)
Specimen Type: Tissue
Preferred: 2 Unstained positively charged glass slide (25- x 75- x 1-mm) per test ordered; sections 4-microns thick
Acceptable: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.
Tissue/Other | Wet or frozen tissue Cytology smears Nonformalin fixed tissue Nonparaffin embedded tissue Noncharged slides ProbeOn slides |
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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TECHONLY | Ambient (preferred) | ||
Refrigerated |
Classification of pituitary adenomas
Pit-1, also known as POU1F1, is a transcription factor involved in the development of the anterior pituitary and is useful in the classification of pituitary adenomas. Expression of Pit-1 is observed in somatotropic hormone-producing tumors (prolactin, growth hormone, or thyroid-stimulating hormone).
NA
The positive and negative controls are verified as showing appropriate immunoreactivity. If a control tissue is not included on the slide, a scanned image of the relevant quality control tissue is available upon request. Contact 855-516-8404.
Interpretation of this test should be performed in the context of the patient's clinical history and other diagnostic tests by a qualified pathologist.
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.
1. Friend KE, Chiou YK, Laws ER, et al: Pit-1 messenger ribonucleic acid is differentially expressed in human pituitary adenomas. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1993;77(5):1281-1286
2. Asa SL, Puy LA, Lew AM, et al: Cell type-specific expression of the pituitary transcription activator pit-1 in the human pituitary and pituitary adenomas. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1993;77(5):1275-1280
3. Mete O, Asa S: Clinicopathological Correlations in Pituitary Adenomas. Brain Pathology 2012;22:443-453
4. Mete O, Asa S: Therapeutic implications of accurate classification of pituitary adenomas. Semin Diagn Pathol 2013 Aug;30(3):158-164
5. McDonald WC, Banerji N, McDonald KN, et al: Steroidogenic Factor 1, Pit-1, and Adrenocorticotropic Hormone: A Rational Starting Place for the Immunohistochemical Characterization of Pituitary Adenoma. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2017 Jan;141(1):104-112
Immunohistochemistry on sections of paraffin-embedded tissue.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Monday through Friday
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
88342-TC, primary
88341-TC, if additional IHC
Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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PIT1 | Pit-1 IHC, Tech Only | Order only;no result |
Result Id | Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
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72125 | Pit-1 IHC, Tech Only | Bill only; no result |