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Test ID HPVLR Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Low Risk, In Situ Hybridization


Shipping Instructions


Attach the green "Attention Pathology" address label (T498) to the outside of the transport container before putting into the courier mailer.



Necessary Information


A pathology/diagnostic report and a brief history are required.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)

Specimen Type: Tissue

Container/Tube: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope

Collection Instructions: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block; or 5 unstained glass, "positively charged" slides with 4-microns, formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue


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)

Secondary ID

70465

Useful For

Detection of human papillomavirus from low-risk genotypes (6, 11)

Method Name

In Situ Hybridization (ISH)

Reporting Name

HPV Low-Risk ISH

Specimen Type

Special

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Special Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Clinical Information

Human papillomavirus infections with low-risk genotypes (6, 11) can cause benign hyperplasia, such as condylomas and papillomas.

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

5 to 7 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

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

88365-Primary

88364-If additional in situ hybridization

NY State Approved

Yes