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Test Code LAB2708 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Detection - High Risk

Additional Codes:

HPVHR

Collection:

Specimen: Cervical and/or Endocervical sample

Container: ThinPrep Pap Test vial containing PreservCyt Solution

Volume:  2 ML

Storage Instructions:

Stable at room temperature for 30 days.

Turnaround Time (TAT):

5 days from receipt of specimen in Molecular Pathology Laboratory.

Test Availability:

Testing Batched – Performed at least three times a week. Observed holidays may adjust testing schedule.

Assay:

1.0 ml

Request Form:

Cytopathology Consultation Request

Send To:

Cytopathology EH314D

Reference Interval:

Negative

Interpretive Data:

This assay has been FDA-cleared for cervical specimens in ThinPrep Pap Test vials containing PreservCyt Solution and collected with broom-type or cytobrush/spatula collection devices. The test detects the E6/E7 viral messenger RNA of the following high-risk HPV genotypes; 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68. Cross reactions may occur with the following low-risk HPV genotypes; 26, 67, 70 and 82. Negative: No High-Risk HPV E6/E7 mRNA detected. Positive: High-Risk HPV E6/E7 mRNA detected.