C-MYC

Nuclear transcription factor originally identified in Burkitt lymphoma. Overexpressed in Burkitt lymphoma, a subset of diffuse large B-cell lymphomas, some breast cancers, and radiation-associated angiosarcomas.

Synonyms
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.

Storage and Transportation

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

CPT Codes
88342x1 or 88341x1