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HPV Genotypes 16 and 18, Cervical
Test Code19865
CPT Codes
87625
Preferred Specimen
ThinPrep®: 3 mL of PreservCyt® fluid, or
SurePath™: 2 mL of SurePath™ fluid
SurePath™: 2 mL of SurePath™ fluid
Minimum Volume
ThinPrep®: 1.5 mL
SurePath™:1 mL
SurePath™:1 mL
Instructions
Collect the sample as usual according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Note: SurePath™ pellet is no longer acceptable
Note: SurePath™ pellet is no longer acceptable
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
ThinPrep®
Room temperature: 90 days
Refrigerated: 90 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
SurePath™
Room Temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 90 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 90 days
Refrigerated: 90 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
SurePath™
Room Temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 90 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Cervical swabs in Digene® HC cervical sampler • SurePath™ vial without cervical brush/broom • Swabs • SurePath™ pellet • Samples treated with Acetic Acid • Vaginal sources
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Reference Range
HPV 16 | Not detected |
HPV 18 | Not detected |
Clinical Significance
Persistent infection with high-risk HPV types increases a woman's risk for progression to dysplasia or cervical cancer. The rate of progression or degree of risk depends on the HPV type. Of all various high-risk types, HPV Types 16 and 18 cause more than 60-65% of cervical cancers. This test will identify the presence or absence of HPV Type 16 DNA and/or Type 18 DNA. Knowledge of the HPV genotype will help physicians diagnose the type of HPV infection and its risk of developing into dysplasia or cervical cancer.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153