Test Code TBET T-Box Expressed in T Cells (TBET) Immunostain, Technical Component Only
Advisory Information
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.
Shipping Instructions
Attach the green pathology address label and the pink Immunostain Technical Only label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.
Specimen Required
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
Useful For
Classification of lymphomas
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
IHTOI | IHC Initial, Tech Only | No | No |
IHTOA | IHC Additional, Tech Only | No | No |
Method Name
Immunohistochemistry
Reporting Name
T-BET IHC, Tech OnlySpecimen Type
TECHONLYSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
TECHONLY | Ambient (preferred) | |
Refrigerated |
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
NA |
Lipemia |
NA |
Icterus |
NA |
Other |
Wet/frozen tissue |
Interpretation
This test includes only technical performance of the stain (no pathologist interpretation is performed). Mayo Clinic cannot provide an interpretation of tech only stains outside the context of a pathology consultation. If an interpretation is needed, refer to PATHC / Pathology Consultation for a full diagnostic evaluation or second opinion of the case. All material associated with the case is required. Additional specific stains may be requested as part of the pathology consultation, and will be performed as necessary at the discretion of the Mayo pathologist.
The positive and negative controls are verified as showing appropriate immunoreactivity and documentation is retained at Mayo Clinic Rochester. 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.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Analytic Time
1 daySpecimen Retention Time
Until staining is complete.Performing Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
88342-TC, primary
88341-TC, if additional IHC
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
TBET | T-BET IHC, Tech Only | 77202-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
70871 | T-BET IHC, Tech Only | 77202-0 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.