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HPV SCREEN (US PREVENTIVE TASK FORCE)
Test CodeHPV(USPTF)
CPT Codes
G0476
Includes
Test for E6/E7 Viral mRNA from 14 HIGH-RISK Types of HPV
Preferred Specimen
THINPREP VIAL
Minimum Volume
1 ML Thinprep into APTIMA Transport Tube - Green Label
Specimen Stability
30 Days at ROOM TEMPERATURE
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Less than 1 ML in THINPREP VIAL
Methodology
MOLECULAR
Reference Range
The Aptima HPV Assay is a qualitative amplification test for E6/E7 viral mRNA from 14 high-risk types of HPV. The high-risk HPV types detected by this assay include: 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68.
Positive results indicate the presence of HPV E6/E7 mRNA of any one or more of the high-risk types.
Negative results are not intended to prevent women proceeding to colposcopy, if indicated.
Positive results indicate the presence of HPV E6/E7 mRNA of any one or more of the high-risk types.
Negative results are not intended to prevent women proceeding to colposcopy, if indicated.
Clinical Significance
HPV is the causative agent of cervial dysplasia and cervial carcinoma. This assay only detects high-risk HPV types.
Performing Laboratory
LMH - MOLECULAR LABORATORY