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Ki-67, IHC with Interpretation
Test CodeMDFCPIHC29914 or 29914
CPT Codes
88360
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue in an IHC specimen transport kit
Other Acceptable Specimens
4-micron unstained slides (x5) or fixed tissue or tissue collected in neutral buffered formalin
Instructions
Tumor paraffin block (formalin-fixed only) or three 4-micron unstained sections on Poly-L-Lysine or Silane coated slides. See Specimen Collection Section, Oncology. Ship at room temperature. Pathology report is required.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Preferred
Refrigerated: Acceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Acceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Immunohistochemical Assay
Setup Schedule
Mon-Sat
Report Available
2-3 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Ki-67 is a tissue marker of anaplastic large cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Performing Laboratory
AmeriPath, Texas
