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HelpEpic Test Code LAB31135 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Detection with reflex to Genotyping, High-Risk Types by PCR, ThinPrep
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Reporting Name
HPV In-house Assay
Specimen Type
Varies
Specimen Required
ThinPrep Pap Test vials containing PreservCyt Solution transfer 1 ml to Aptima Specimen Transfer Kit
Cervical (endocervical or ectocervical) should be transferred within 30 days of collection (Room Temperature storage of ThinPrep vials in Pathology Department
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transportation Needs
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 60 days |
Volume Required
1 mL
Storage Requirements
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
PreservCyt Solution |
Refrigerated (preferred) |
60 days |
|
(PAP) |
Frozen |
24 months |
|
|
Ambient |
60 days |
Causes for Rejection
- Specimen in anything other than Thin prep preservative (PreservCyt)
- Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
- Insufficient quantity of preservative
Limitations
- Test is not validated for HPV vaccinated individuals or suspected abuse
- Results may be affected by improper specimen collection, storage or processing
- Personal lubricants that contain Polyquaternium 15 may interfere
- A negative result does not exclude the possibility of cytologic abnormalities or of future or underlying CIN2, CIN3 or cancer
Reflexive Testing
Positive HPV results triggers HPV 16 18/45 genotyping (CPT87625), HPV 16 18/45 genotyping are non-orderable test.
Reference Values
HPV Screen
-
Negative
- . The following high risk genotypes were not detected: 16, 18,31,33,35,39,45,51,52,56,58,59,66,68. Negative results are not intended to prevent women from proceeding to colposcopy.
Report Available
- HPV 3-8 days
- HPV GT 3-8 days
Days of Analysis
M, W, F
Methodology
PANTHER (NAAT) Nucleic Acid Amplification
Transcription mediated Amplification
CPT Code
87624
Last Updated
7-Oct-20