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.