HPV typing high risk

Message
Wilford Hall


Test Code
WH36


Preferred Specimen
CERVICAL CYTOLOGY, LIQUID BASED


Transport Container
THIN PREP VIAL


Limitations
"NOT DETECTED = High risk HPV DNA subtypes (16,18,31,33,35,39,45,51,52,56,
58,59,68) are not detected. Based on the current medical literature, the risk
of progression to HSIL or cervical cancer is low.

DETECTED - High risk HPV DNA or one or more of the following subtypes
(16,18,31,33,35,39,45,51,52,56,58,59,68) are detected. Based on current
medical literature, the risk of progression to HSIL or cervical cancer is
increased."


Reference Range
"REFERENCE NORMAL: NEGATIVE
WHEN REPORTED AS POSITIVE: The patient's specimen is POSITIVE for one or
more of the following thirteen viral types: HPV 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39,
49, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68 without differentiation.





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.