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HPV mRNA E6/E7, SurePath™ with Reflex to HPV Genotypes 16, 18/45
Test Code92211
CPT Codes
87624
Includes
If HPV mRNA E6/E7, SurePath™ Vial is Detected, then HPV Genotypes 16,18/45, SurePath™ Vial will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87625).
Preferred Specimen
10 mL SurePath™ Collection Vial, or APTIMA® Transfer Tube with 0.5 mL SurePath™ Fluid
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
0.5 mL of residual SurePath™ fluid collected in an Aptima® specimen transfer vial
Instructions
Transfer 0.5 mL of SurePath® fluid into an Aptima® Transfer Tube (containing 2.9 mL STM) within 7 days of collection.
Client labs performing cytology and testing departments: transfer 0.5 mL of SurePath® solution into Aptima® Specimen Transfer Tube (green label).
Note: Cervical sources are required for HPV testing. If a vaginal source from a patient who has had a total hysterectomy with removal of cervix was submitted, please contact the testing laboratory for alternative testing options.
Client labs performing cytology and testing departments: transfer 0.5 mL of SurePath® solution into Aptima® Specimen Transfer Tube (green label).
Note: Cervical sources are required for HPV testing. If a vaginal source from a patient who has had a total hysterectomy with removal of cervix was submitted, please contact the testing laboratory for alternative testing options.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tue, Thur, Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
