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HPV Genotypes 16, 18/45, Post-Hysterectomy, Vaginal
Test Code93102
CPT Codes
87625
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 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
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Clinical Significance
Assay is used in combination with cytology to assess the presence or absence of high-risk HPV genotypes 16, 18, and/or 45 in post-hysterectomy patients. This information, together with physician's assessment of cytology history, other risk factors, and professional guidelines, may be used to guide patient management.
