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HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV) GENOTYPE TESTING (THIN PREP)
Test CodeLAB1230002
CPT Codes
87624
Preferred Specimen
PreservCyt (Thinprep) Vial
Minimum Volume
Required for Testing: 1 mL sample
Instructions
Sample must first be sent to Cytology Department and the Cytology Department will forward samples that meet established guidelines to the Molecular Lab for testing. This test cannot be ordered by itself, it is a reflex test only.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
2-30°C for up to 6 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mislabeled samples or samples submitted with less than 1mL of volume
Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Interpretation will be performed by the Molecular Department and the test results are independent from the Pap Smear Interpretation.
High-risk HPV (hrHPV) testing results will indicate whether a patient is positive or negative for hrHPV types, and will also state whether a
patient is positive for either HPV 16 and/ or 18 (ie genotyping). Genotyping will be automatically performed on all patients who have
hrHPV testing performed.
High-risk HPV (hrHPV) testing results will indicate whether a patient is positive or negative for hrHPV types, and will also state whether a
patient is positive for either HPV 16 and/ or 18 (ie genotyping). Genotyping will be automatically performed on all patients who have
hrHPV testing performed.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
