HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV)

Test Code
331182456


Alias/See Also
1232200030


CPT Codes
87626

Includes
HPV OTHER HIGH RISK
HPV 16
HPV 18


Preferred Specimen
ThinPrep or SurePath media. Liquid based pap specimen is required.


Instructions
Liquid based pap specimen is required. You must submit specimen in ThinPrep or SurePath media. Relevant clinical history, patient's age, and menstrual history are also required. SUREPATH - collection vial / all collection devices ( broom-like device, brush and /or spatula) submitted in specimen vial.; properly labeled . Two forms of patient ID are required (patient name, DOB and/ or MRN) with the source of specimen at the time of collection. THINPREP - collection vial / remove collection devices, submitted in specimen vial; properly labeled (two forms of patient ID are required, ie. patient name, DOB and/or MRN) with the source of specimen at the time of collection. CTNG/HPV - SurePath or ThinPrep collection. Adjunctive (LBP) Testing


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Specimen stability for performable test: SurePath - 14 days ThinPrep - 30 days


Methodology
Cobas

Reference Range
Males/Females:
Negative


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.