Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Synonyms
Oral HPV; HPV; OraRisk; OralHPV; HPV Oral
Specimen Type
Tissue
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to OralDNA Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
As needed
Standard TAT
7-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block or 3-5 mm frozen tissue
Container Type
Paraffin Embedded Tissue Block
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Indefinite (Unacceptable for tissue); Refrigerated: Indefinite (Unacceptable for tissue); Frozen: Unacceptable (Acceptable for tissue)
Rejection Criteria
Necrotic Tissue
Test Volume Required
5 mm Tissue
Minimum Test Volume
3 mm Tissue
CPT Codes
87621
Revised
03-29-17
Initials
SL