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Test ID KI67B Ki-67(MIB-1), Breast, Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Automated

Reporting Name

Ki67 Breast IHC Automated

Useful For

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

Clinical Information

Ki-67 (MIB-1 clone) is a monoclonal antibody that reacts with cells undergoing DNA synthesis by binding to the Ki-67 antigen, a marker known to be expressed only in proliferating cells. By measuring the amount of tumor cells expressing Ki-67, an estimate of DNA synthesis can be determined. Studies suggest that Ki-67 (MIB-1) analysis of paraffin-embedded tissue specimens may provide useful prognostic and predictive information in various tumor types.

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.

 

The scoring method using Aiforia artificial intelligence for image analysis was developed and validated in the Biomarker and Image Analysis Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic (see Method Description).

Report Available

4 to 6 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Clinical Reference

1. Urruticoechea A, Smith IE, Dowsett M: Proliferation marker Ki-67 in early breast cancer. J Clin Oncol 2005 Oct 1;23(28):7212-7220

2. de Azambuja E, Cardoso F, de Castro G, et al: Ki-67 as prognostic marker in early breast cancer: a meta-analysis of published studies involving 12,155 patients. Br J Cancer 2007 May 21;96(10):1504-1513

3. Nielsen TO, Leung SCY, Rimm DL, et al: Assessment of Ki67 in breast cancer: updated recommendations from the International Ki67 in Breast Cancer Working Group. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2021 Jul 1;113(7):808-819. doi: 10.1093/jnci/djaa201

4. Zhang A, Wang X, Fan C, et al: The role of Ki67 in evaluating neoadjuvant endocrine therapy of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Front. Endocrinol. 2021 Nov 3;12:687244

5. Polewski MD, Nielsen GB, Gu Y, et al: A standardized investigational Ki-67 immunohistochemistry assay used to assess high-risk early breast cancer patients in the monarchE Phase3 Clinical Study identifies a population with greater risk of disease recurrence when treated with endocrine therapy alone. Appl Immunohistochem Mol Morphol. 2022 Apr 1;30(4):237-245. doi: 10.1097/PAI.0000000000001009

Method Name

Immunohistochemistry, Automated Quantitation

Specimen Type

Special


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.

 

If ordering for diagnostic purposes, order PATHC / Pathology Consultation and request the stain.



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


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 less than 1 month ago. Tissue on the slides should have been fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin. Also send one hematoxylin and eosin-stained slide if possible.

Submission Container/Tube: Pathology Packaging Kit

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

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


Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Oncology Test Request (T729)

-Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763)

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reference Values

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

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

88361

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
KI67B Ki67 Breast IHC Automated 85330-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
70995 Interpretation 85330-9
70996 Participated in the Interpretation No LOINC Needed
70997 Report electronically signed by 19139-5
70999 Material Received 81178-6
MA023 Tumor type 44638-5
MA024 Tumor classification 21918-8
71627 Disclaimer 62364-5
71841 Case Number 80398-1

Disease States

  • Breast cancer

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
KIBM Ki67 Breast IHC Manual No No

Testing Algorithm

Cases that are not able to be scanned for automated analysis will be changed to the manual process for analysis.

Mayo Clinic Laboratories | IHC Catalog Additional Information:

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