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HPV mRNA E6/E7, Post-Hysterectomy, Vaginal
Test Code93101
CPT Codes
87624
Preferred Specimen
Vaginal specimen collected in 3 mL PreservCyt® transport medium (Thin Prep®) 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 PerservCyt® solution before or after performance of liquid based cytology testing.
Labs performing cytology: Aliquot PerservCyt® solution before or after performance of liquid based cytology testing.
Transport Container
PerservCyt® transport medium (Thin Prep®) vial
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 • Received frozen
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Setup Schedule
Mon-sat
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
May aid in the diagnosis of vaginal cancer.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
