WT-1

Synonyms

Wilm's Tumor 1 Protein, Wilm's tumor susceptibility gene 1 protein, Wilm's tumor gene product

  • Tech Only CPT 88342.TC
  • Tech Pro CPT
  • PowerPath Code WT
  • Schedule Monday - Friday
  • Turn Around Time Within 1-2 business days of receipt
  • Methodology IHC

Specimen Requirements

Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue block or cell block, or 1 unstained charged slide for each test requested plus 3-4 additional unstained slides cut at 4 microns. Adequate space on each slide for control tissue is required.

Diagnostic Utility

WT-1 is found in serous ovarian tumors, mesothelioma, renal cell carcinomas, and Wilm's tumors. It can be used to distinguish mesothelioma from adenocarcinoma.

Vendor

Dako