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Test Id : KI67B

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

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

Reflex Tests
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Test Id Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
KIBM Ki67 Breast IHC Manual No No

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

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

Method Name
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Immunohistochemistry, Automated Quantitation

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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Ki67 Breast IHC Automated

Aliases
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Automated, Quantitative MIB-1

Ki-67

Ki67

MIB

MIB-1

MIB1

MIB1Q

ISDIAKI67BIHC

Ki-67 Breast IHC stain, RST

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

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

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

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.

ORDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question ID Description Answers
MA023 Tumor type Primary breast carcinoma
Metastatic breast carcinoma
MA024 Tumor classification Metastatic breast carcinoma
Invasive breast carcinoma
Micro-invasive breast carcinoma

Specimen Required
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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)

Reject Due To
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No specimen should be rejected.

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

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

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

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

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

Clinical Information
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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.

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

Interpretation
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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).

Cautions
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The paraffin block analyzed must be representative of the patient's tumor.

 

Test results should be interpreted in the context of clinical findings and other laboratory data.

Clinical Reference
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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 Description
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A 4 micron-thick section is cut from the paraffin block. The section is stained with an immunoperoxidase method using the monoclonal antibody Ki-67 (MIB-1 clone). This is the paraffin nuclear epitope to the Ki-67 antigen. Any nucleus that has an antigen-antibody complex will cause the bright-field, brown chromogen, diaminobenzidine (DAB), to precipitate onto it. All nuclei, both DAB positive and negative, are counterstained with diluted hematoxylin.

 

Ki-67 (MIB-1)-stained slides are scanned using the Leica Aperio GT450 digital scanner. The captured digital image is analyzed in Aiforia by an artificial intelligence algorithm. The Aiforia software renders a percentage of positive-staining tumor nuclei. A technologist reviews the analyzed digital image and ensures at least 80% of the total invasive or metastatic cancer is analyzed appropriately. The Aiforia data and corresponding slide are reviewed by a pathologist for final interpretation.(Unpublished Mayo method)

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Monday through Friday

Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

4 to 6 days

Specimen Retention Time
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1 week after results are reported. Material made at Mayo Clinic may be retained at Mayo Clinic indefinitely.

Performing Laboratory Location
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Rochester

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Test Classification
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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
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

88361

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
KI67B Ki67 Breast IHC Automated 85330-9
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
MA023 Tumor type 44638-5
MA024 Tumor classification 21918-8
70995 Interpretation 85330-9
70996 Participated in the Interpretation No LOINC Needed
70997 Report electronically signed by 19139-5
70999 Material Received 81178-6
71627 Disclaimer 62364-5
71841 Case Number 80398-1

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