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Test Code KLISH Kappa and Lambda Light Chain mRNA, In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Technical Component Only


Ordering Guidance


This test includes only technical performance of the stain (no pathologist interpretation is performed). If diagnostic consultation by a pathologist is required order PATHC / Pathology Consultation.



Shipping Instructions


Attach the green "Attention Pathology" address label (T498) and the pink Immunostain Technical Only label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope (T693)

Specimen Type: Tissue

Container/Tube: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope

Preferred: 5 Unstained positively charged glass slides (25- x 75- x 1-mm) per test ordered; sections 4-microns thick.

Acceptable: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block


Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
ISTOI ISH Initial, Tech Only No No
ISTOA ISH Additional, Tech Only No No

Method Name

In Situ Hybridization (ISH)

Reporting Name

Kappa/Lambda ISH, Tech Only

Specimen Type

TECHONLY

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reject Due To

Wet/frozen tissue
Cytology smears
Nonformalin fixed tissue
Nonparaffin embedded tissue
Noncharged slides
ProbeOn slides
Reject

Interpretation

This test does not include pathologist interpretation, only technical performance of the stain. If interpretation is required, order PATHC / Pathology Consultation for a full diagnostic evaluation or second opinion of the case.

 

The positive and negative controls are verified as showing appropriate immunoreactivity. If a control tissue is not included on the slide, a scanned image of the relevant quality control tissue is available upon request; call 855-516-8404.

 

Interpretation of this test should be performed in the context of the patient’s clinical history and other diagnostic tests by a qualified pathologist.

Cautions

Age of a cut paraffin section can affect staining quality. Stability thresholds vary widely among published literature. Best practice is for paraffin sections to be cut within 6 weeks.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Specimen Retention Time

Until staining is complete

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed using an analyte specific reagent. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

88365-TC, primary

88364-TC, if additional ISH

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
KLISH Kappa/Lambda ISH, Tech Only Order only;no result

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
70792 Kappa/Lambda ISH, Tech Only Bill only; no result

Testing Algorithm

For the initial technical component only in situ hybridization (ISH) stain performed, the appropriate bill only test ID will be reflexed and charged (ISTOI). For each additional technical component only ISH stain performed, an additional bill only test ID will be reflexed and charged (ISTOA).