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HPV mRNA E6/E7, Post-Hysterectomy, Vaginal with Reflex to HPV 16, 18/45
Test Code93136
CPT Codes
87624
Includes
If HPV mRNA E6/E7, Vaginal is Detected, then HPV Genotypes 16, 18/45, Post-Hysterectomy, Vaginal will be performed at an additional charge (CPT Code(s): 87625).
Preferred Specimen
Vaginal swab collected in 3 mL PreservCyt® transport medium (ThinPrep®) vial
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Instructions
Transfer 1 mL aliquot into an APTIMA® transfer tube (containing 3 mL STM) within 30 days of collection.
Labs performing cytology: Aliquot PreservCyt® solution before or after performance of liquid-based cytology testing.
Labs performing cytology: Aliquot PreservCyt® solution before or after performance of liquid-based cytology testing.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Not established
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Not established
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Swabs in Digene HC Cervical Sampler • Digene vials • Swab in SurePath vials
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
May aid in the diagnosis of vaginal cancer.
