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HPV, High Risk

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
EPIC 4233


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: HPVH; Human Papillomavirus DNA, High Risk


CPT Codes
87624

Preferred Specimen
Pap sample collected witha cytobroom and submitted with cytobroom in a SurePath® vial.


Instructions
HPVH


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Refridgerated: Stable for 14 days prior to DNA extraction


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incorrect collection container; must be received in SurePath pap collection container.


Methodology
PCR

FDA Status
Approved test modified in-house to use with SurePath Pap test samples

Setup Schedule
Daily, Mon-Fri


Report Available
For Cotesting: 2 Business Days. For reflex testing, 7 calendar days


Limitations
HPV testing must occur within 14 days of collection due to sample stability


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Detect the presence of 13 types of High Risk (HR) HPV DNA, providing genotyping for HPV HR types 16 and 18




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.