ProExC™ Biomarker
Expected Turnaround Time
8 days
Stated turn-around-times (TATs) are for clinical use only and subject to change based on biopharma protocol requirements. Final TATs will be specified in the biopharma study contract.
Stated turn-around-times (TATs) are for clinical use only and subject to change based on biopharma protocol requirements. Final TATs will be specified in the biopharma study contract.
Clinical Information
ProExC™ is a biomarker panel consisting of overexpressed proteins such as cyclin E and minichromosome maintenance proteins (MCM2, MCM3, and MCM5), which are associated with cell cycle dysregulation and increased cellular proliferation. In pathology, ProExC™ is used to identify high-risk lesions, particularly in cervical and other squamous cell carcinomas, by assessing the degree of cellular proliferation.
Requisition Forms
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Requirements
- Fresh Tissues: Fixative should be at a 20:1 fixative to tissue ratio, 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) for 6-72 hours (48-72 hours PREFERRED)
- Formalin-fixed Paraffin Embedded Tissue (FFPE blocks): FFPE Block, Formalin Fixed
- Unstained slides: 2 slides (3-5 μM) per stain (min 1 slide per stain), Formalin Fixed
Specimen Stability
- Fresh Tissue Tissues: ≤ 72 Hours
- Formalin-fixed Paraffin Embedded Tissue (FFPE blocks): Indefinite
- Unstained slides: Indefinite
Storage Requirements
15°C to 25°C
Shipping Conditions
Ambient
Shipping Recommendations
- Fresh Tissues: AMBIENT
- Formalin-fixed Paraffin Embedded Tissue (FFPE blocks) and unstained slides: AMBIENT, Use a refrigerated (NOT FROZEN) gel pack in the shipment to protect from extreme temperatures. Separate gel pack from specimen.
- Specimens may be transferred to 70% alcohol for transportation purposes after fixation in 10% NBF or B plus.
Specimen Rejection Criteria
Specimens must be fixed in 10% NBF or B plus. All other fixatives will be rejected.
Test Details
Synonyms
Minichromosome maintenance protein 2 homolog, MCM2, DNA replication licensing factor MCM2, Nuclear protein BM28, topoisomerase II-α, TOP2A, DNA topoisomerase 2-alpha, DNA Topoisomerase II Alpha
Test Method
Immunohistochemistry
Methodology Category
IHC
Special Considerations
- Fresh Tissues: Specimens may be fixed in formalin for 24-72 hours by collection sites, then transferred to 70% ethanol and stored at 2-8°C for longer term storage if needed. Samples must be tested 3 months after placing in ethanol.
- Unstained slides: Positively charged glass slides required to prevent background staining and prevent tissue loss. Slides should be left unbaked.