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HelpTest ID KI67P Ki-67(MIB-1), Pulmonary, Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Automated
Shipping Instructions
Attach the green "Attention Pathology" address label (T498) to the outside of the transport container before putting into the courier mailer.
Necessary Information
1. Pathologist's name, address, and phone number are required.
2. Include accompanying pathology report stating the final diagnosis.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)
Specimen Type:
Preferred: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block containing carcinoid/atypical carcinoid tumor of the lung including metastases.
Acceptable: 2 Unstained sections containing carcinoid/atypical carcinoid tumor of the lung including metastases on charged slides cut at 4 microns <1 month ago. Tissue on the slides should have been fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin.
Container/Tube: Pathology Packaging Kit
Collection Instructions: Submit formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block.
Additional Information: Paraffin block will be returned with the final report.
Secondary ID
72130Useful For
Determining proliferation of tumor cells in paraffin-embedded tissue blocks from patients diagnosed with carcinoid or atypical carcinoid of the lung including metastases
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPM | Ki67 Pulmonary IHC Manual | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
Cases that are unable to be scanned for automated analysis will be changed to KIPM / Ki-67(MIB-1), Pulmonary, Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual.
Specimen Type
SpecialSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Special | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Varies by tumor type; values reported from 0% to 100%
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
4 to 6 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
88361
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.