PD-L1 testing will be delayed if the pathology report is not received.
Note: This test number is used for tracking oncology IHC specimens to the laboratory. Bill codes will be added when testing is complete based on the processes performed in the laboratory.
6 - 10 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block or slides
One tissue block or five unstained, positively charged slides less than one month old
Three unstained, positively charged slides
Paraffin block or unstained, positive-charged slides
Tissue should be fixed in 10% neutral-buffered formalin for no more than 72 hours. Embed in paraffin. Slides should be no more than one month old.
Refrigerate; protect from light.
Insufficient tumor; tumor other than non-small-cell lung cancer; slides sectioned more than one month prior to test request
The Dako PD-L1 22C3 pharmDx™ kit is a qualitative assay intended for use in the detection of PD-L1 in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) in non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) using the Dako Automated Link 48 platform.
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) using Dako Automated Link 48 platform
Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
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452359 | PD-L1 IHC, NSCLC Keytruda (R) | 452360 | Result | Pending | ||
452359 | PD-L1 IHC, NSCLC Keytruda (R) | 452361 | % Tumor Cells Staining: | % | Pending | |
452359 | PD-L1 IHC, NSCLC Keytruda (R) | 452362 | Comments: | Pending | ||
452359 | PD-L1 IHC, NSCLC Keytruda (R) | 452363 | Interpretation | Pending | ||
452359 | PD-L1 IHC, NSCLC Keytruda (R) | 452364 | Director Review | Pending |
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