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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) with 16/18 Genotyping, by PCR
Alias: 
High Risk HPV, HPV (Human Papillomavirus) PCR, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Genotyping

Methodology: 
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performed: 
Mon-Fri

Analytical Time: 
Within 7 days of receipt

Testing Laboratory: 
Pathology Laboratory

Laboratory Section: 
Microbiology

Interpretive Data: 
The use of the SurePath collection system in conjunction with the Roche Cobas HPV-GT test is an FDA Modified test. However, the performance characteristics of the testing system were validated by the UPHDM Pathology Laboratory.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) with 16/18 Genotyping, by PCR
Preferred Collection Container: 
BD SurePathT

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 
ThinPrep PreservCyt

Collection Information: 
Collect cervical and endocervical sample using the SurePath Autocyte specimen transport media , OR collect cervical and endocervical sample using "ThinPrep® Pap Test PreservCyt" specimen transport media.

Transport Information: 
Transport SurePath and ThinPrep specimens ambient or refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Anal specimens, samples in EIA transport media, Gen-Probe®, LCx® STD, bacterial or viral transport media or wooden swabs.

Stability
Refrigerated Stability: 
SurePath: 3 months
ThinPrep PreservCyt: 3 months

Frozen Stability: 
NOT Acceptable

Ambient Stability: 
SurePath: 6 weeks
ThinPrep PreservCyt: 3 months

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) with 16/18 Genotyping, by PCR
Sunquest Order Code: 
HPVGEN

Epic Number: 
LAB3921

CPT Code: 
87626

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) with 16/18 Genotyping, by PCR
Modified: 
4/5/2013 8:44:03 AM

: 
4/05/2013 8:44:03 AM