BCL6

Marks a transcriptional repressor expressed in germinal center B-cells. Useful in classifying B-cell lymphomas and identifying germinal center–derived neoplasms.

Synonyms

B-Cell Lymphoma 6 Protein

Turnaround Time

24 hrs

Methodology

IHC

Specimen Requirements

Tissue Block: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor block preferred.

Unstained Slides: Recommended 2charged slides per stain requested (minimum of 1 slide per stain),baked or unbaked.

Fixation: Tissue must be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin for 6–72 hours.

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Storage and Transportation

Use cold pack for transport. Make sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.

CPT Codes

88342 x 1 or 88341 x 1