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Test Code HPVR HPV High Risk with Genotype

Important Note

Test not availible for anal-rectal specimens.  Order misellaenous test(s):

Quest 92810 HPV mRNA E6/E7, Rectal with reflex to Genotypes 16, 18/45

Quest 92807  HPV Genotypes 16, 18/45, Anal-Rectal

Performing Laboratory

Munson Medical Center Laboratories

Methodology

RT-PCR

Specimen Requirements

Preparation of Patient:

Follow manufacturer's instructions for collecting cervical specimen into PreservCyt® Solution

 

Container Type:

Thinprep PreservCyt® Solution

 

Specimen Type:

Cervical and vaginal 

 

Specimen Volume:

1.0 mL

 

Specimen Handling/Transport:

Transport specimens ambient or refrigerated 2-30°C

 

Specimen Stability/Storage:

Cervical and vaginal specimens collected in PreservCyt® Solution may be stored at 2-30°C for up to 3 months after the date of collection

 

Specimen Rejection:

See microbiology specimen rejection policy

Reporting

Reference Range:

Negative = Not Detected

Positive = Detected

 

Critical Decision Level:

N/A

 

Result Interpretation:

Cervical specimens: Negative for 1 or more of HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59 and 68

Vaginal specimens: This test is FDA approved for cervical specimens only. Although vaginal specimens may be submitted and tested, the following addendum is included in the report for these specimens. “Performance characteristics and reference ranges have not been established for this specimen type. Results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical findings.”

Test Priority & Frequency

Priority:

Non-emergent

 

Frequency:

Monday through Friday

 

Turnaround Time:

0 - 5 days after Pathology Gyn Request results

Test Classification & CPT Coding

87621