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PD-L1 Lung (Nivolumab), IHC
Test Code93359
CPT Codes
88360
Preferred Specimen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue in IHC specimen transport kit
Other Acceptable Specimens
5 unstained charged(+) slides in IHC specimen transport kit
Instructions
FFPE: State any other type of fixative used.
A pathology report which includes the paraffin block number, and both macroscopic and microscopic evaluation and diagnosis, should be sent with the specimen.
A pathology report which includes the paraffin block number, and both macroscopic and microscopic evaluation and diagnosis, should be sent with the specimen.
Transport Container
IHC Specimen Transport Kit
Transport Temperature
Tissue block: Room temperature
Slides: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Slides: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue
Room temperature: 5 years
Refrigerated: 5 years
Frozen: Unacceptable
Unstained charged(+) slides
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 5 years
Refrigerated: 5 years
Frozen: Unacceptable
Unstained charged(+) slides
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Baked or melted slides • Previously stained slides • Cytospins • Tissue types other than lung cancer specimens • Cytology cell block • Decalcified specimens • Fixatives other than formalin
Methodology
Immunohistochemical Stain
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 4-6 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
The PD-L1 IHC 28-8pharmaDx qualitative assay is intended for use in the detection of PD-L1 expression in formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded (FFPE) non-squamous non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). PD-L1 expression in non-squamous NSCLC may be associated with enhanced survival from OPDIVO (nivolumab).
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |