Test Code LABHPVEH Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Detection with Genotyping, High Risk Types, by PCR
Additional Codes
Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
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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)