Schema Discriminator 2: Oropharyngeal p16
This input is used for staging
Notes
**Note 1:** A schema discriminator is used to discriminate between oropharyngeal tumors that are p16 positive and oropharyngeal tumors that are p16 negative OR p16 status unknown. **Note 2:** Only the HPV p16+ test can be used for this chapter. If another HPV test is done, code 9. * **Chapter 10: HPV-Mediated (p16+) Oropharyngeal Cancer (see code 2)** Used to stage for the following: p16 (+) (positive) * **Chapter 11: Oropharynx (p16-) and Hypopharynx** Used to stage for the following: p16 expression of weak intensity or limited distribution (see code 1) p16 without an immunostain performed (see code 9)Default
9NAACCR Item
NAACCR #3927Metadata
SSDI| Code | Description | Disease |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | p16 Negative; Nonreactive | 11.1: Oropharynx (p16-) |
| 2 | p16 Positive; HPV Positive; Diffuse, Strong reactivity | 10: HPV-Mediated (p16+) Oropharyngeal Cancer |
| 9 | Not tested for p16; Unknown | 11.1: Oropharynx (p16-) |