A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
HPV mRNA E6/E7, SurePath™ Vial
Test Code92203
CPT Codes
87624
Preferred Specimen
SurePath™ collection vial or Aptima® Transfer Tube with 0.5 mL SurePath™ fluid
Instructions
Transfer 0.5 mL of SurePath™ fluid into an Aptima® Transfer Tube (containing 2.9 mL STM) within 7 days of collection.
Client labs performing cytology and testing departments: transfer 0.5 mL of SurePath™ solution into Aptima® Specimen Transfer Tube (green label).
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: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification (TMA)
FDA Status
The analytical performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. The modifications have not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri; Report available: 2 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
This assay detects E6/E7 viral messenger RNA (mRNA) from 14 high-risk hpv types (16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68).
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153