HPV DNA

LAB263

8.1 mL ThinPrep in Cytyc PreservCyt Solution • Minimum 2 mL SurePath CytoRich fraction pellet re-suspended submitted in 15mL conical centrifuge tube • 2-5mm² Biopsy specimen submitted in Digene Transport Media

ThinPrep® PreservCyt solution: 4.1 mL
SurePath™ CytoRich® fraction: 2 mL pellet re-suspended

To submit HPV and SurePath liquid cytology testing submit a SurePath vial according to SurePath collection instructions. If only HPV testing is requested and cytology will be performed elsewhere; Following cytology slide preparation, add 2 mL of fresh SurePath fluid to the CytoRich fraction. Vortex or mix gently for 5 seconds. Cap and transport this sample to the laboratory for HPV testing. Note: Pelleted samples are stable for 14 days from the date of sample collection. If this sample is being collected for reflex to genotyping, do not submit in a Digene Cervical Sampler. The correct submission for reflex to genotyping is a SurePath or ThinPrep sample. Acceptable: Cervical biopsy: 2-5 mm² in cross section placed immediately into Digene specimen transport medium and frozen at -20°C or SurePath vial if cytology is also requested, or SurePath CytoRich fraction if cytology is not requested.

Digene® specimen
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 90 days
ThinPrep® PreservCyt®
Room temperature: 90 days
Refrigerated: 90 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
SurePath™ CytoRich® Fraction (pellet)
Room temperature: 14 days (from date of collection)
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Cervical biopsy
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Indefinitely