HPV Genotypes 16, 18/45

Test Code
91826


CPT Codes
87625

Preferred Specimen
1 mL Liquid Cytology (PreservCyt®) preservative (ThinPrep®) in Aptima® vaginal collection kit or Aptima® specimen transfer tube (green label)


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
PreservCyt® solution in Aptima® Unisex Swab Collection Kit (white label)


Instructions
Labs performing cytology: Aliquot PreservCyt® solution before or after performance of liquid based cytology testing.

PreservCyt®: Transfer 1 mL of PreservCyt® solution into Aptima® vaginal collection tube or Aptima® specimen transfer tube (green label). Ship to lab.

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: 60 days
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 2 years


Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days


Reference Range
Not detected


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153



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.