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HelpTest Code HPVE6 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) High-Risk E6/E7, RNA In Situ Hybridization
Additional Testing Requirements
If additional interpretation or analysis is needed, request PATHC / Pathology Consultation along with this test.
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
Additional Information: Broken or cracked unstained slides will be rejected. Stained slides that were broken and repaired (ie, double mounted) at the client site will not be rejected, as, in most cases, they can still be reviewed under the microscope. However, due to the double mounting, digital scanning cannot be performed.
Specimen Type
SpecialSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Special | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Reject Due To
| Wet/frozen tissue | Reject |
| Cytology smears | Reject |
| Non-formalin fixed tissue | Reject |
| Nonparaffin embedded tissue | Reject |
| Noncharged, ProbeOn or Snowcoat slides | Reject |
| Broken or cracked unstained slides | Reject |
| Broken or cracked stained slides that cannot be repaired | Reject |
Reference Values
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
5 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
Until staining is complete.Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
88365-Primary
88364-If additional ISH