Human Papillomavirus (HPV) High Risk, Paraffin, Paraffin block

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) High Risk, Paraffin

Order Code:	HPVPET
Order Form:	Microbiology/Molecular Pathology Infectious Disease Requisition

Specimen:

Paraffin block

Collection Medium:

Miscellaneous container; contact laboratory

Minimum:

Paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissue block at 20-25 degrees celsius. Protect paraffin block from excesive heat. Ship in cooled container during summer months. If paraffin block is unavailable to send, submit 12 unfixed tissue sections on 'plus' charged or silanized slides.

Analytic Time:

1 week

Reference Range:

Negative

Comments:

High-risk HPV cocktail includes genotypes 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, and 68.

Methodology:

Hologic, Inc. Invader assay

Sample Storage:

Ambient or Room Temperature.

Transport Instructions:

Ship at ambient temperature.

CPT Code:

87621