HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS HIGH RISK SCREENING (HPV)

Test Code
182456


Alias/See Also
1232200005


CPT Codes
87626

Includes
HPV OTHER HIGH RISK
HPV 16
HPV 18
HPV 45
HPV 31
HPV 51
HPV 52
HPV 33 58
HPV 56 59 66
HPV 35 39 68


Preferred Specimen
SUREPATH or THINPREP


Instructions
You must submit the specimen in one of the following approved patient collect media: Specimen in BD SurePath Specimen in PreservCyt« vial 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.


Transport Temperature
Specimen transport should comply with applicable regulations for the transport of etiological agents. For use in the BD OnclarityÖHPVAssay, cervical specimens collected in BD SurePathÖ or PreservCyt« vials and self-collected vaginal specimens shipped dry may be stored according to the conditions listed, up to the specified timeframe:


Specimen Stability
BD SurePathÖ and PreservCyt« vial (after collection): 2-8 C - 180 days 2-30 C - 30 days -20 C - 180 days Self-collected vaginal specimen FLQ Swab Dry (BD OnclarityÖ): 30 days (regardless of temperature storage). Check vial is properly closed (not leaking) prior to transport.


Methodology
BD Viper LT

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.