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Test Code LAB263 Human Papillomavirus by Nucleic Acid Test, High Risk (HPV only)

Infectious

Specimen Type

Cervical, Endocervical, Vaginal Thinprep

Specimen Requirement

Cervical/Endocervical/Vaginal:

Collect specimens in ThinPrep Pap Test vials containing PreservCyt Solution with a broom-type or cytobrush/ spatula collection devices according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Testing Schedule

HPV screen tests are performed weekly.

HPV genotyping tests are performed twice per month (automatic reflex from positive screen).

Reference Range

High risk HPV not detected

Testing Department

Microbiology

Method

Nucleic acid amplification test

CPT Code

87624

87625

Additional Information

This assay detects nucleic acid from 14 high-risk HPV types (16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68).

A positive screen will reflex to the genotyping test for HPV 16, 18/45.

 

Turnaround Time

4-7 Days

STAT Turnaround Time

Not Applicable