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Test Code LABHPVEH Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Detection with Genotyping, High Risk Types, by PCR

Important Note

Recommend testing within 7 days of collection. Specimens will only be accepted up to 14 days from collection.

 

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
HIGH RISK HPV DNA DETECTION WITH GENOTYPING LABHPVEH HPVEH

 

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Clinical Information

The Abbott Alinity m HR HPV test is indicated for use in routine cervical cancer screening as per professional medical guidelines, including triage of ASC-US cytology, co-testing (adjunctive screening) with cytology, and HPV primary screening of women to assess the risk for cervical pre-cancer and cancer. Patients should be followed-up in accordance with professional medical guidelines, results from prior screening, medical history, and other risk factors.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Cervical (endocervical or ectocervical)

Container/Tube: SurePath HPV Aliquot Tube 15mL (Supply T710)

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Aliquot a minimum of 1 mL SurePath speciment into SurePath HPV aliquot tube. 
2. Bag specimens individually as they have a tendency to leak during transport.

3. Place labels on the vial and on the bag.

Additional Information: Specimen source is required.

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Saturday; Varies

Performing Laboratory

SMDC Clinical Laboratory-Molecular Diagnostics

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87624

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient 14 days/ Refrigerate 3 months/ Frozen NO

Reference Values

Negative for HR HPV Genotypes 16, 18, 45. Type A (31, 33, 52, 58) Type B (35, 39, 51, 56, 59, 66, 68)