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Test Code KIBM Ki-67(MIB-1), Breast, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual

Reporting Name

Ki67 Breast IHC Manual

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Determining proliferation of tumor cells in paraffin-embedded tissue blocks from patients diagnosed with breast carcinoma

Method Name

This is not an orderable test. Order PATHC / Pathology Consultation. The consultant will determine the need for special stains.

 

Immunohistochemistry, Manual Semi-Quantitation


Ordering Guidance


Ki-67 immunohistochemistry testing on intracystic papillary carcinoma and solid papillary carcinoma, without clearly stating invasive carcinoma, is not appropriate and will be canceled without processing.



Shipping Instructions


Attach the green pathology address label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.



Necessary Information


1. Pathologist's name, address, and phone number are required.

2. Include accompanying pathology report stating the final diagnosis. If not available, a preliminary diagnosis is acceptable only if it refers to invasive or metastatic breast carcinoma.



Specimen Required


This is not an orderable test. Order PATHC / Pathology Consultation. The consultant will determine the need for special stains.

 

Supplies: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)

 

Specimen Type:

Preferred: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block containing invasive or metastatic breast carcinoma

Acceptable: 2 unstained sections, containing invasive or metastatic breast carcinoma, on charged slides cut at 4 microns <1 month ago. Tissue on the slides should have been fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin.

Submission Container/Tube: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)

Collection Instructions: Submit paraffin-embedded invasive or metastatic breast carcinoma tissue.

Additional Information: Paraffin block will be returned with the final report.


Specimen Type

Special

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Special Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

No specimen should be rejected.

Reference Values

This is not an orderable test. Order PATHC / Pathology Consultation. The consultant will determine the need for special stains.

 

Varies by tumor type; values reported from 0% to 100%

Interpretation

Results will be reported as a percentage of tumor cells staining positive for Ki-67(MIB-1). Quantitative Ki-67 (MIB-1) results should be interpreted within the clinical context for which the test was ordered.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

4 to 6 days

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

88360

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
KIBM Ki67 Breast IHC Manual 85330-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
71669 Interpretation 85330-9
71670 Participated in the Interpretation No LOINC Needed
71671 Report electronically signed by 19139-5
71672 Material Received 81178-6
MA035 Tumor type 44638-5
MA036 Tumor classification 21918-8
71673 Disclaimer 62364-5
71844 Case Number 80398-1

Forms

1. Pathology/Cytology Information (T707) in Special Instructions

Special Instructions