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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
Reference Range
HPV 16 RNA, Vaginal | Not detected |
HPV 18/45 RNA, Vaginal | Not detected |
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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153