68335:HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV) GENOTYPE 16/18
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| Methodology: |
DNA Hybridization |
| Edit Date: |
10/12/2010 |
| Performed: |
Monday, Thursday |
| Released: |
24-48 hours |
| CPT Code: |
87621 x2 |
| Specimen Collection Details |
| Collection: |
Cervical specimen in PreservCyt® (ThinPrep) Solution using a broom-type device (e.g., Rovers Cervex® Brush, Wallach Papette®, or Endocervical Brush/Spatula. |
| Handling: |
PreservCyt® (ThinPrep) Solution cannot be frozen. |
| Stability: |
Cervical specimen can be stored ambient (20°-30° C) in PreservCyt® Solution for up to 18 weeks prior to performing the test. |
| Standard Volume: |
4 mL |
| Minimum Volume: |
2 mL |
| Transport: |
Ambient or refrigerated. |
| Comments: |
This test identifies only where the high-risk types detected are genotype 16 or 18. |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Cervical swabs in Digene HC Cervical Sampler; SurePath specimen; swab in less than 2 mL specimen volume. |